Definitions for tenure
ˈtɛn yərten·ure

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. tenure, term of office, incumbencynoun

   the term during which some position is held

2. tenure, land tenureverb

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

3. tenureverb

   give life-time employment to

   "She was tenured after she published her book"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.6 / 5 votes

1. tenurenoun

   A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.

2. tenurenoun

   A period of time during which it is possessed.

3. tenurenoun

   A status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.

4. tenurenoun

   A right to hold land under the feudal system.

5. tenureverb

   To grant tenure, the status of having a permanent academic position, to (someone).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tenurenoun

   Tenure is the manner whereby tenements are holden of their lords. In Scotland are four tenures; the first is pura eleemosina, which is proper to spiritual men, paying nothing for it, but devota animarum suffragia; the second they call feu, which holds of the king, church, barons, or others, paying a certain duty called feudi firma; the third is a holding in blanch by payment of a penny, rose, pair of gilt spurs, or some such thing, if asked; the fourth is by service of ward and relief, where the heir being minor is in the custody of his lord, together with his lands, &c. and land holden in this fourth manner is called feudum de hauberk or haubert, feudum militare or loricatum. Tenure in gross is the tenure in capite; for the crown is called a seignory in gross, because a corporation of and by itself. John Cowell

   Etymology: teneo, Lat. tenure, Fr. tenura, law Latin.

   The service follows the tenure of lands; and the lands were given away by the kings of England to those lords. Edmund Spenser.

   The uncertainty of tenure, by which all worldly things are held, ministers very unpleasant meditation. Walter Raleigh.

   Man must be known, his strength, his state,
   And by that tenure he holds all of fate. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tenure

   Tenure is a category of academic appointment existing in some countries. A tenured post is an indefinite academic appointment that can be terminated only for cause or under extraordinary circumstances, such as financial exigency or program discontinuation. Tenure is a means of defending the principle of academic freedom, which holds that it is beneficial for society in the long run if scholars are free to hold and examine a variety of views.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tenure

   Tenure generally refers to the permanent employment status or contract security granted to an individual, usually an employee or faculty member in an educational institution, after a designated period of satisfactory service. It provides job security and includes certain rights and protections that may not be available to employees without tenure. Tenure is typically granted through a formal review process based on criteria such as performance, contribution to the organization, and adherence to specific standards and expectations. Once granted, tenure ensures that the individual cannot be terminated without just cause and provides them with greater academic freedom and independence in their work.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Tenurenoun

   the act or right of holding, as property, especially real estate

2. Tenurenoun

   the manner of holding lands and tenements of a superior

3. Tenurenoun

   the consideration, condition, or service which the occupier of land gives to his lord or superior for the use of his land

4. Tenurenoun

   manner of holding, in general; as, in absolute governments, men hold their rights by a precarious tenure

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Tenure

   Tenure commonly refers to life tenure in a job and specifically to a senior academic's contractual right not to have his or her position terminated without just cause.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Tenure

   ten′ūr, n. a general name for the conditions on which land is held by the persons who occupy and use it. [Fr. tenure—Low L. tenura—L. tenēre, to hold.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tenure

   The right created in legislation to have land or property.

   There are various types of tenure e.g. freehold and leasehold.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  

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Anagrams for tenure »

1. tureen

2. neuter

3. retune

4. run tee

5. runtee

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tenure in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tenure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of tenure in a Sentence

1. William Barr:

   I have known Bob Mueller for 30 years, we worked closely together throughout my previous tenure at the Department of Justice under President George H.W. Bush. We've been friends since. And I have the utmost respect for Bob Mueller and Bob Mueller distinguished record of public service. And when Bob Mueller was named special counsel, I said Bob Mueller selection was' good news' and that, knowing Bob Mueller, I had confidence Bob Mueller would handle the matter properly. And I still have that confidence today.

2. Steve Vladeck:

   Tonight's decision not only leaves in place a district court ruling that requires the Biden administration to reinstate a program that has been defunct for months, but it also makes clear how much of a difference the change in administration makes when it comes to the justices and immigration policy, of the 28 requests for stays from the Justice Department that The Supreme Court granted during Trump's tenure, 11 were to freeze lower-court injunctions of controversial immigration rules.

3. Armen Sargsyan:

   Nikol Pashinyan was right. I was wrong, the situation has several solutions, but I will not take any of them. That is not mine. I am leaving office of the country's leader, of Prime Minister. The street movement is against my tenure. I am fulfilling your demand. Peace, harmony and reasoning for our country.

4. Stetson Clark:

   Because of his extreme views, I ask that a full review of Mr. Whitfield's tenure in Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District be examined and that his contract be terminated effective immediately.

5. Alek Skarlatos:

   I think people have had enough of this one party leadership that's obviously taken us down the wrong path, i'm appealing to everyone in the district, [including] Democrats who've had enough of the one party rule in this state for 40 years. Things have not improved under that 40 year tenure of the Democrat Party running the state.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tenure
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tenure
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=tenure
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenure
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenure
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=tenure
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=tenure