Residency
/ˈrɛzɪdənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or fact of living in a particular place for a certain period.
Her residency in the country qualified her for citizenship.
- (n.) The legal status of a person authorized to live in a specific jurisdiction.
He applied for permanent residency to live and work abroad.
- (n.) A period of advanced professional training in medicine after graduation.
The doctor completed a three-year residency at the hospital.
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Commentary
Residency denotes physical presence or legal authorization to reside; context clarifies if medical training or legal status is meant.
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