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tenure definition

ten·ure (tenyər, -yo̵or)

noun

  1. the act or right of holding property, an office, a position, etc.
  2. the length of time, or the conditions under which, something is held
  3. the status of holding one's position on a permanent basis, granted to teachers, civil service personnel, etc. on the fulfillment of specified requirements

Etymology: ME < MFr < tenir, to hold: see tenant

Related Forms:

  • tenured ten′·ured adjective
  • tenurial tenu′·rial (ten yo̵orē əl) adjective

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