Definition of the word habitation

The English word "habitation" derives from the medieval French word "habitacion", which itself originated from the Latin phrase "habitātiōn" meaning "dwelling place" or "place to live". The French adopted the Latin term in their own language, and by the 9th century, "habitacion" had become a common term in Old French, used to describe residences and lodgings. As the Norman Conquest saw many French words and phrases being introduced into the English language, "habitacion" was assimilated into English as "habitation" sometime during the 13th century. Over time, the definition and usage of the term evolved, but its original meaning as a place to live continued to hold true, and today, it is still commonly used in English, particularly in real estate and property development contexts to refer to a building or structure that serves as a residence.