The holding of something, such as a position

• tenure

  1. The act, fact, manner, or condition of holding something in one's possession, as real estate or an office; occupation.
  2. A period during which something is held.
  3. The status of holding one's position on a permanent basis without periodic contract renewals:

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  1. The act, fact, manner, or condition of holding something in one's possession, as real estate or an office; occupation.
  2. A period during which something is held.
  3. The status of holding one's position on a permanent basis without periodic contract renewals:

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• occupation

  1. An activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood; a vocation.
  2. An activity engaged in especially as a means of passing time; an avocation.
  3. The act or process of holding or possessing a place.

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  1. An activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood; a vocation.
  2. An activity engaged in especially as a means of passing time; an avocation.
  3. The act or process of holding or possessing a place.

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• incumbency

  1. the quality or condition of being incumbent
  2. something incumbent, as a duty or obligation
  3. the holding and administering of a position; esp., the holding of a church benefice

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  1. the quality or condition of being incumbent
  2. something incumbent, as a duty or obligation
  3. the holding and administering of a position; esp., the holding of a church benefice

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