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tenure

/ˈtɛn.jɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Tenure means: the term during which some position is held.

Synonyms for tenure3

noun, as in the term during which some position is held

term of office, incumbency

noun, as in the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

land tenure

What does tenure mean?3

noun

1

the term during which some position is held

2

the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

verb

1

give life-time employment to“She was tenured after she published her book”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Tenure in a sentence

  • My brother just received tenure at the university where he teaches.darinmex
  • My professor didn't have tenure and was fired.CK
  • Political power is conferred under a temporary and defeasible tenure.remline
  • Did you know Tom got tenure?CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of tenure

as a noun

plural
tenures

as a verb

past tense
tenured
present participle
tenuring
third-person singular
tenures
past participle
tenured