tenure

/tˈɛnjɐ/

/ˈtɛnjɝ/

Tenure

the term during which some position is held

synonyms : incumbency

the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

*** guaranteed permanent employment, especially as a teacher or professor, after a probationary period

to tenure

MAIN VERB

give life-time employment to

Examples

1. At the same time, professors in historically popular majors receive tenure.

2. Get tenure first.

3. About 1,100 of them are tenured.

4. I have tenure.