Definition of Tenure
Tenure
ten·ure
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the conditions of occupancy in which a building, land, or plot is held;
e.g. If they broke the tenure, then they would lose the land which they planned to build a business on.
(noun)
to hold a term within office, as of a political figure; a guaranteed position of employment;
e.g. During her tenure as a professor, she taught over 20 classes.
(verb)
to assign someone a permanent post or position in office or as a teacher;
e.g. I have recently been tenured as an assistant professor.
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