occupant
Americannoun
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a person, family, group, or organization that lives in, occupies, or has quarters or space in or on something.
the occupant of a taxicab; the occupants of the building.
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a tenant of a house, estate, office, etc.; resident.
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Law.
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an owner through occupancy.
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one who is in actual possession.
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noun
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a person, thing, etc, holding a position or place
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law a person who has possession of something, esp an estate, house, etc; tenant
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law a person who acquires by occupancy the title to something previously without an owner
Other Word Forms
- nonoccupant noun
- preoccupant noun
Etymology
Origin of occupant
1590–1600; < Middle French occupant, present participle of occuper. See occupy, -ant
Example Sentences
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The occupants of a boat intercepted by the Australian customs patrol boat Triton in July were allegedly screened remotely, asked questions via teleconference by interpreters based on the mainland.
From Salon
The application External link shows Zoox is looking for release from certain requirements ranging from occupant crash protection to windshield wiping and defrosting.
From Barron's
The team identified proteins involved in oxidative phosphorylation, the cellular process responsible for generating most of a cell's energy, as regular occupants of the nucleus.
From Science Daily
Each bunk had a curtain to give its occupant some sense of privacy.
From Literature
The commander of the Cuban vessel was injured in the clash after the patrol approached to identify the speedboat’s occupants, Cuban authorities said.
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