tenure

[ˈtɛnjər]

tenure Definition

the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied, especially with regard to the term for which it is held, and the rights and obligations of the tenant.

Using tenure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tenure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tenure of the apartment is one year.

  • Example

    The professor was granted tenure after years of hard work.

  • Example

    The new company policy has changed the tenure of employment contracts.

  • Example

    The tenure of the lease agreement is five years.

tenure Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tenure

  • a guarantee that a person will not be evicted from their home or land without due process of law

    Example

    The government is working on providing secure tenure for all citizens.

  • the legal regime in which land is owned by an individual, who is said to 'hold' the land

    Example

    The land tenure system in this country is complex and varies from region to region.

  • a permanent appointment given to a university professor after a probationary period

    Example

    The professor was awarded academic tenure after six years of teaching at the university.

Origins of tenure

from Old French 'tenir', meaning 'to hold'

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Summary: tenure in Brief

The term 'tenure' [ˈtɛnjər] refers to the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. It includes the term of occupancy and the rights and obligations of the tenant. Examples include 'The professor was granted tenure after years of hard work.' and 'The tenure of the lease agreement is five years.' Phrases like 'secure tenure' and 'academic tenure' denote guarantees of protection and permanent appointments, respectively.

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