tenure

BrE /ˈtɛnə/ AmE /ˈtɛnər/

noun en → es

1 JOB SECURITY [uncountable] B2

the right to keep a job, especially in teaching or university work, for as long as you do it well

estabilidad laboral, contrato indefinido

  • have tenure at/in a place

Collocations tenure track position · gain tenure after years of service

  • She has tenure at the university.

    Ella tiene estabilidad laboral en la universidad.

2 PROPERTY [uncountable] C1

the legal right to use and enjoy property, especially land or buildings, for as long as you live

posesión permanente, propiedad vitalicia

  • have tenure of a place

Collocations tenure of land · grant someone tenure over property

  • The family has had tenure of the estate for generations.

    La familia ha tenido posesión permanente de la finca durante generaciones.