what does tenure mean?

Answer 1

Strictly speaking it means "holding".

From there it's come to refer to the terms and conditions under which you hold or have the right to something, so it can be used to refer to the terms under which you hold heritable property.

It's very commonly used in academic circles to refer to the terms of employment of academics -- if you have tenure, you have a permanent job until you retire, as opposed to a short-term contract.

Answer 2

How long you have been on the job.

I have six months tenure here, but my last job I had ten years tenure.

ten·ure (tnyr, -yr) KEY

NOUN:


The act, fact, or condition of holding something in one's possession, as real estate or an office; occupation.
A period during which something is held.
The status of holding one's position on a permanent basis without periodic contract renewals: a teacher granted tenure on a faculty.

Answer 3

Tenure is to hold or possess something

Answer 4

1. the act or right of holding property, an office, a position, etc.
2. the length of time, or the conditions under which, something is held
3. the status of holding one's position on a permanent basis, granted to teachers, civil service personnel etc. on the fulfillment of specified requirements

Answer 5

status granted to an employee, usually after a probationary period, indicating that the position or employment is permanent

Answer 6

the status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency

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Answer 8

Amount of time spent on an occupation, or endeavor.