Inflected forms: re·sid·ed, re·sid·ing, re·sides 1. To live in a place permanently or for an extended period. 2. To be inherently present; exist: the potential energy that resides in flowing water.3. To be vested, as a power or right: the authority that resides in the Supreme Court.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English residen, from Old French resider, from Latin residre, to remain behind, reside : re-, re- + sedre, to sit; see sed- in Appendix I.
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