"How long will you require to prepare Haad for permanent occupation?"

The island never had permanent human occupation by their lack of freshwater sources.

There have been plans to reopen the station for permanent occupation starting March, 2008.

In 1928, the balloon unit transferred and the airfield was without any permanent occupation for three years.

Each night he passed under the noses of the enemy as they settled in for permanent occupation.

With certain exceptions, a direct physical occupation, temporary or permanent, represents a taking.

A seastead is a structure meant for permanent occupation on the ocean.

By 1210, construction was far enough advanced to allow the permanent occupation and defence.

"We are the sovereigns," he said, adding that the bases will assure a permanent or long-term occupation.

These all indicate a permanent occupation and date from the 1st century BC.