reside

Reside is a verb meaning to live in a particular place as one’s home or dwelling for an extended period. It denotes more than temporary presence or visitation, indicating an ordinary place of abode. In formal writing, it is often used to specify where a person or organization maintains their main residence.

Etymology: The term derives from Latin residere, formed from re- 'back' or 'again' plus sedere 'to sit,' originally conveying the sense of remaining in a place.

Usage: Reside is typically followed by in or at: 'She resides in Paris' or 'The company resides at 42 Market Street.' It is closely related to the noun residence and the adjective resident. While 'reside' emphasizes dwelling, 'live' is a more everyday synonym, and 'stay' emphasizes temporary presence.

Legal and administrative uses: In law and government documents, 'reside' or 'resides' may establish domicile or residency status for purposes such as taxation, voting, or eligibility for services. Distinctions between residence (the place) and domicile (the intent to remain) can be important, depending on jurisdiction.

Related terms include residence, resident, residency, and domicile.