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Definition tenure in British English

tenure noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtenjə(r)/
1

the period of time during which someone has an important job or is an elected official

2

someone's right to live on land and own it

Synonyms and related words
access entry entrance
3

a university teacher who has tenure can stay in their job permanently, usually after they have taught for a particular number of years

Synonyms and related words
class teacher coach educator
Definition tenure in British English