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reside

re.side \ri-'zi-d\ vi [ME residen, fr. MF or L; MF resider, fr. L reside-re 
   to s]it back, remain, abide, fr. re- + sede-re to sit - more at SIT 1a: to 
   be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office  1b: to dwell 
   permanently or continuously  2a: to be present as an element or quality  
   2b: to be vested as a right  - re.sid.er n