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tenures
We have found lemma(root) word of tenures : tenure.
Definitions
[ˈtɛnjə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied
- the holding of an office
(e.g: his tenure of the premiership would be threatened)
- guaranteed permanent employment, especially as a teacher or lecturer, after a probationary period; security of tenure
(e.g: tenure for university staff has been abolished)
Phrases:
- security of tenure
Origin
:
late Middle English: from Old French, from tenir ‘to hold’, from Latin tenere
[ˈtɛnjə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- give (someone) a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer
(e.g: I had recently been tenured and then promoted to full professor)
Phrases:
- security of tenure
Origin
:
late Middle English: from Old French, from tenir ‘to hold’, from Latin tenere
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