Tenure

/ˈtɛn.jʊər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The period during which someone holds a position or office.

During her tenure as president, numerous reforms were enacted.

The right to hold a position or property.

His tenure at the university was marked by significant research contributions.

A formal agreement making a right to property or land permanent.

The land's tenure has been granted to the indigenous community.

Middle English, from Old French 'tenure' meaning 'holding', from Latin 'tenere' meaning 'to hold'.

life tenure

A permanent position, particularly in university appointments.

tenure track

A path to obtain tenure, often involving probationary periods.

fixed tenure

A defined duration for a position or job security.

tenant

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

tenureless

Having no tenure or fixed term.

Tenure-based job security.

Once you get tenure, you can feel pretty secure in your job.

The act of holding onto a position for a long time.

He's really made a career out of his tenure at that firm.