occupancy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an act of being a tenant or occupant
    tenancy.
  2. noun the act of occupying or taking possession of a building
    moving in; occupation.
    • occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal

WordNet

Oc"cu*pan*cy noun
Etymology
See Occupant.
Definitions
  1. The act of taking or holding possession; possession; occupation. Blackstone. Kent.

Webster 1913