oc·cu·pan·cy 
/ˈɑ:kjəpənsi/ noun
/ˈɑ:kjəpənsi/ noun [noncount] 1 : the act of living or staying in a particular place
▪ This building is unsafe for human occupancy. [=people cannot live here] 2 : the number of people who are in a particular building or room at one time
▪ The sign above the auditorium door says, “Maximum occupancy: 500 persons.” ▪ hotel rates for double occupancy [=two people staying in a room]
▪ This building is unsafe for human occupancy. [=people cannot live here]
▪ The sign above the auditorium door says, “Maximum occupancy: 500 persons.” ▪ hotel rates for double occupancy [=two people staying in a room]
