tenure

• Substantiv, das die Zeit bezeichnet, in der jemand ein Amt oder eine Stelle innehat, oder das Recht auf Besitz von Eigentum, oft im Rahmen eines hierarchischen Systems des Landbesitzes.

A noun referring to the period during which a position is held, or the right to hold property, often within a hierarchical system of landholding.

1. Period of holding a positionB2formal

   The length of time during which someone holds a particular job, office, or position.

   Amtszeit

   • His tenure as CEO lasted for over a decade.
   • During her tenure at the university, she published several important papers.
   • The president's tenure was marked by significant economic growth.

   Synonymeholdingincumbencyoccupancystinttermterm of office

2. Right to hold propertyC1formalbritishlegal

   The legal right to hold or occupy land or property, often as part of a historical system of land ownership.

   Recht auf Grundbesitz

   • The land was granted under feudal tenure.
   • They hold the property under a leasehold tenure.
   • The system of land tenure has evolved over centuries.

   Synonymeholdingoccupancypossessiontenancy

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem eine dauerhafte Stelle zu geben, besonders im akademischen Bereich oder allgemein im Berufsleben.

A verb used to indicate the act of granting someone a permanent position, especially in academia or employment.

1. Grant permanent employmentC1formal

   To grant a person a permanent position, especially in academia, after a probationary period.

   Verbeamtung auf Lebenszeit

   • The university decided to tenure the professor after her outstanding research.
   • He was tenured last year, securing his position for life.
   • The committee voted to tenure three faculty members this semester.