tenure
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛnjər]
Word
Context: "employment"
(noun) the length of time someone has worked in a job or held a position, especially in education. It often means that the person has job security because they have been there a long time.
Example
After five years of working hard, she was granted tenure at the university.
Example
He did not achieve tenure, so he had to look for a new job.
Example
How many years of service do you need to achieve tenure at this school?
Context: "property"
(noun) the legal right to use or own land or property. It's like saying you can live in a house or use a piece of land because it's officially yours.
Example
The family has enjoyed their tenure of the land for many generations.
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Without proper tenure, the family cannot claim ownership of the property.
Example
What kind of tenure does the family have on their house?
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