tenure

/tˈɛnjɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the term during which some position is held
2. the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

verb

1. give life-time employment to
   “She was tenured after she published her book”

Synonyms for tenure

• term of office
• incumbency
• land tenure

Words that rhyme with tenure

• chenier