The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied. The tenure of the property was transferred to the new owner after the sale.
The holding of an office or position. During his tenure as president, he implemented several key policies.
A period for which an office or position is held. Her tenure as CEO lasted for five years before she retired.
Guaranteed permanent employment, especially as a teacher or professor, after a probationary period. After years of hard work, she finally achieved tenure at the university.