tenure
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/ˈtɛn.jə/
English
Definitions
noun
- A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.
- A period of time during which something is possessed.
- A status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.
- A right to hold land under the feudal system.
verb
- To grant tenure, the status of having a permanent academic position, to (someone).
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Synonyms
incumbencyland tenureterm of officechairmanshippresidencyappointmentfranchiseseniorityownershippropertypossessionoccupationlandownershipemploymentcareerlease