occupancy
noun
oc·cu·pan·cy
ˈä-kyə-pən(t)-sē 
plural occupancies
1
: the fact or condition of holding, possessing, or residing in or on something
occupancy of the estate
2
: the act or fact of taking or having possession (as of unowned land) to acquire ownership
3
: the fact or condition of being occupied
occupancy by more than 400 persons is unlawful
4
: the use to which a property is put
industrial occupancy
5
: a building or part of a building intended to be occupied (as by a tenant)
Examples of occupancy in a Sentence
The sign above the auditorium door says, “Maximum occupancy: 500 persons.”
the landlord notified us of the need to cease occupancy in three months, when our apartment building would be sold
Recent Examples on the Web
Courts make the ultimate determination, and can use factors such as the address on your tax returns, motor vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, voting addresses and occupancy of a housing accommodation of less than 183 days in a year.
—
Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
No barrier, such as a gate, restricted pier access or limited occupancy.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Singer has put the remaining 17 trust buildings, many of which are older single-room occupancy hotels without private bathroom facilities, up for sale.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The nine casino hotels had an occupancy rate of 73% in 2023, down 0.4% from a year earlier.
—Wayne Parry, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
At the peak of harvest season, the 24 migrant centers reach 99% occupancy, according to HCD.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Officials said they were approached in April 2022, by someone to start the certificate of occupancy process for the location.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
Manages expansion projects for Broward County from the inception to the final construction and occupancy of those projects.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Plus, thanks to the higher occupancy, this would make for the perfect getaway for a group of friends or family.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
No barrier, such as a gate, restricted pier access or limited occupancy.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Singer has put the remaining 17 trust buildings, many of which are older single-room occupancy hotels without private bathroom facilities, up for sale.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The nine casino hotels had an occupancy rate of 73% in 2023, down 0.4% from a year earlier.
—Wayne Parry, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
At the peak of harvest season, the 24 migrant centers reach 99% occupancy, according to HCD.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Officials said they were approached in April 2022, by someone to start the certificate of occupancy process for the location.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024
Manages expansion projects for Broward County from the inception to the final construction and occupancy of those projects.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Plus, thanks to the higher occupancy, this would make for the perfect getaway for a group of friends or family.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Occupancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupancy. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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occupancy
noun
oc·cu·pan·cy
ˈäk-yə-pən-sē
plural occupancies
1
: the act or condition of occupying or taking possession
takes occupancy on the first of the month
2
: the state of being occupied
an occupancy limit of 5 persons
Legal Definition
occupancy
noun
oc·cu·pan·cy
ˈä-kyə-pən-sē
plural occupancies
1
: the fact or condition of holding, possessing, or residing in or on something
occupancy of the premises
2
: the act or fact of taking or having possession (as of abandoned property) to acquire ownership
3
: the fact or condition of being occupied
occupancy by more than 400 persons is unlawful
4
: the use to which a property is put
designed for industrial occupancy
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