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occupancy

[ok-yuh-puhn-see]

noun

plural

occupancies 
  1. the act, state, or condition of being or becoming a tenant or of living in or taking up quarters or space in or on something.

    Continued occupancy of the office depends on a rent reduction.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. the possession or tenancy of a property.

    You can have occupancy on June 1st.

  3. the act of taking possession, as of a property.

  4. the term during which one is an occupant.

  5. the condition of being occupied.

    Occupancy of the auditorium is limited to 1200 people.

  6. the use to which property is put.

  7. exercise of dominion over property that has no owner so as to become the legal owner.



occupancy

/ ˈɒʊəԲɪ /

noun

  1. the act of occupying; possession of a property

  2. law the possession and use of property by or without agreement and without any claim to ownership

  3. law the act of taking possession of unowned property, esp land, with the intent of thus acquiring ownership

  4. the condition or fact of being an occupant, esp a tenant

  5. the period of time during which one is an occupant, esp of property

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unoccupancy noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of occupancy1

First recorded in 1590–1600; occup(ant) + -ancy
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She said much of the available accommodation is in "houses of multiple occupancies with shared amenities", but "this position is reflected nationally".

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The mobile home was not permitted for human occupancy, according to the report and Bonta’s lawsuit.

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Hotel occupancy rates are also down compared to last year.

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Some involved waiting lists and vouchers, but others had occupancy immediately available, she said.

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“I don’t think single-room occupancy is the right type of housing for people with high levels of mental health needs or extreme substance use issues,” she said.

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