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tenure

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnjə/
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Definition of tenure

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.
  • 2the holding of an office:his tenure of the premiership would be threatened
  • [count noun] a period for which an office is held.
  • 3 (also security of tenure) guaranteed permanent employment, especially as a teacher or lecturer, after a probationary period: tenure for university staff has been abolished

verb

[with object]
  • give (someone) a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer:I had recently been tenured and then promoted to full professor
  • (as adjective tenured) having or denoting a permanent academic post:a tenured academic appointment

Phrases

security of tenure

  • 1the right of a tenant of property to occupy it after the lease expires (unless a court should order otherwise).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from tenir 'to hold', from Latin tenere

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