Meaning & use
tenure
The permanent status granted to a teacher or professor that protects them from being dismissed without just cause, or more generally, the period of holding a position.
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After years of research, she was finally granted tenure at the university.
During his tenure as mayor, the city built three new parks.
A note on using this word
Tenure most often refers to academic job security, but it can describe the length of time anyone holds an office or position.
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