tenure

The act, fact, manner, or condition of holding something in one’s possession, as real estate or an office; occupation.

A period during which something is held.

The status of holding one’s position on a permanent basis without periodic contract renewals.

The nature of the right or title by which property, especially real property, is held; also, the property so held. ; ;

The consideration or service which the occupier of land pays to his lord or superior for the use of his land, or the condition on which he holds it.

Holding, or manner of holding, in general; the terms or conditions on which, or the period during which, anything is held.

Quality with respect to proportion of ingredients.

An act of 1867 (14 Stat. 430; Rev. Stat. § 1767 et seq.), providing that persons appointed to civil offices by the President, and confirmed by the Senate, excepting members of the cabinet, shall hold such offices until their successors are qualified, subject to suspension by the, President, during the recess of the Senate, for misconduct; and that they can be removed only with the consent of the Senate.

The act or right of holding, as property, especially real estate.