"ADU" meaning in English

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          "word": "accessory dwelling unit"
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          "ref": "2023 September 6, Michelle Cottle, “The Magic of the Granny Flat”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:",
          "text": "A.D.U.s, whether stand-alone or connected to the main house, are being embraced by a growing number of cities and states in response to their lack of affordable housing.",
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          "ref": "2024 December 25, Devin Trubey, “California to remove restrictions on ADUs, add enforcement if cities don't comply with housing laws”, in ABC10:",
          "text": "One solution is accessible dwelling units, or ADUs, but contractors say building them is no small task.\n“Building a single ADU — California has done better at making it more streamlined, but it’s still very difficult,” said Tankersley.",
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        "Initialism of accessory dwelling unit."
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