tenure

• Nom désignant la période pendant laquelle on occupe un poste, ou le droit de posséder ou d'occuper une propriété, souvent dans le cadre d'un système hiérarchique de tenure foncière ou d'une nomination académique permanente.

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.

   durée d'exercice d'une fonction

   • 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.

   Synonymesholdingincumbencyoccupancystinttermterm 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.

   Droit de tenure

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

   Synonymesholdingoccupancypossessiontenancy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'accorder à quelqu'un un poste permanent, notamment dans le domaine universitaire ou professionnel.

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.

   Accorder une titularisation

   • 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.