tenures
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛnjʊrz]
Word
Context: "employment"
(noun) the period or length of time that someone has a job, especially a permanent position. Imagine a teacher who has a job that lasts a long time; we say they have tenure.
Example
After working for five years, she was granted tenure at the school.
Example
He didn't receive tenure, so he had to find a new job.
Example
How long is the typical tenure for teachers in this district?
Context: "legal/land"
(noun) the act or right of holding a position, property, or land. Think of owning a piece of land or having legal control over it.
Example
They enjoyed secure tenure of their cottage for many years.
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Without proper tenure, they risk losing their home.
Example
What is the process to establish tenure for land ownership?
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