Definition of tenure

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Definition of tenure

  • the term during which some position is held (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. incumbency
    2. term of office
  • the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. land tenure
  • give life-time employment to (verb)

    Examples

    1. She was tenured after she published her book

See definition of tenure in Merriam Webster