Etymology

residencia

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Today it means: In the Spanish Empire, a court, trial, or hearing held by a newly elected official, such as the governor of a province, to examine the conduct of a predecessor. Full definition →

Spanish residencia
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromresidencia
  2. Spanish · borrowed fromresidencia
  3. English todayresidencia

Borrowed from Spanish residencia. Doublet of residence.

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