Tenure
/ˈtenjər/
Definitions
- (n.) The right to hold property, office, or position for a specified period or under certain conditions.
The professor was granted tenure after five years at the university.
- (n.) A mode or term by which an interest in real estate is held by a tenant.
The tenant's tenure was established under the lease agreement.
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Commentary
In legal context, tenure often distinguishes the nature and duration of property interest or employment rights.
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