TENURE


Meaning of TENURE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtenjuə ]

n. 1 a condition, or form of right or title, under which (esp. real) property is held. 2 (often foll. by of) a the holding or possession of an office or property. b the period of this (during his tenure of office). 3 guaranteed permanent employment, esp. as a teacher or lecturer after a probationary period. [ME f. OF f. tenir hold f. L tenere]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.