1. the state or condition of living in or occupying a place as a resident
Usage: formal; legal
2. the period of time during which someone lives in a particular place
Usage: formal

Examples

• The legal document required proof of inhabitancy in the district for at least one year.
• Her inhabitancy of the apartment began in January.
• The court questioned his inhabitancy status for voting purposes.
• After five years of inhabitancy, they were eligible for permanent residency.
• The lease agreement specified the terms of inhabitancy.
• His inhabitancy of the property was disputed by the neighbors.