tenure

• Sustantivo que designa el período durante el cual se ocupa un cargo o puesto, o el derecho de posesión o propiedad de algo, frecuentemente en un sistema jerárquico o feudal. También puede referirse a la estabilidad laboral permanente, especialmente en el ámbito académico.

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.

   Período de mandato

   • 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.

   Sinónimosholdingincumbencyoccupancystinttermterm 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.

   Derecho de tenencia

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

   Sinónimosholdingoccupancypossessiontenancy

• Verbo utilizado para referirse a la acción de otorgar a alguien un puesto permanente o fijo, especialmente en el ámbito académico o laboral, con estabilidad en el cargo.

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.

   otorgar plaza fija

   • 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.