Tenure Synonyms

tĕnyər, -yo͝or
The holding of something, such as a position
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. incumbency
  2. occupancy
  3. occupation
The right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. occupation
  2. term of office
  3. occupancy
  4. clutch
  5. grasp
  6. land tenure
  7. ownership
  8. grip
  9. hold
  10. possession
  11. reign
  12. term
  13. incumbency

Words Related to Tenure

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Tenure Sentence Examples

  • It is impossible here to deal with the systems of land tenure in force in other countries.

  • His short tenure of this office calls for no remark.

  • After five years' tenure of office the grand vizier died and was succeeded by his son, Ahmed Kuprili.

  • As their tenure of power grew firmer, they advanced dynastic claims, assumed titles, and took the style of petty sovereigns.

  • His tenure of office lasted two years, and was marked by the drafting of a temporary constitution which should give representative institutions to the Transvaal until such time as it should be safe to concede responsible government.

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