Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenure
noun
/ˈtɛnjər/
Definition
The holding of an office or the period during which a person holds a position.
Examples
- She has tenure as a professor at the university.
- The tenure of his office lasted for ten years.
- They discussed the effects of tenure on job security.
Meaning
Tenure refers to the conditions under which land or property is held or occupied, as well as the duration someone holds a job or position.
Synonyms
- term
- duration
- holding
- period
