the holding or possessing of anything

the tenure of an office.

the holding of property, esp. real property, of a superior in return for services to be rendered.

the period or term of holding something.

status granted to an employee, usually after a probationary period, indicating that the position or employment is permanent.

to give tenure to

After she served three years on probation, the committee tenured her.

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administration , clamp , clasp , clench , clinch , clutch , dynasty , grasp , grip , hold , holding , incumbency , occupancy , occupation , ownership , possession , proprietorship , regime , reign , residence , security , tenancy , term