lodgement

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlɒdʒm(ə)nt/
(US lodgment)

noun

  • 1chiefly literary a place in which a person or thing is located or lodged: they found a lodgement for the hook in the parapet
  • 2 [mass noun] the action of depositing or lodging something: the temporary lodgement of the capital in a bank deposit account the electronic lodgement of proxy votes

Origin:

late 16th century: from French logement 'dwelling', from Old French loge 'arbour' (see lodge)