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tenure system

[/ˈtɛnjər ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: tenure systems
sistema de tenure
1. A system of land ownership or occupancy in which a person holds land under specific conditions and rights, typically with security of possession
The tenure system in medieval England was based on feudal obligations.
O sistema de tenure na Inglaterra medieval era baseado em obrigações feudais.
2. A system in academic or professional institutions that grants permanent employment status and protection against arbitrary dismissal
University professors often pursue tenure as a career goal.
Professores universitários frequentemente buscam tenure como objetivo de carreira.
3. A framework governing the conditions under which land or property can be held or occupied
Different countries have different tenure systems for agricultural land.
Diferentes países têm diferentes sistemas de tenure para terras agrícolas.
Synonyms
property systemland tenureemployment systemoccupancy system
Antonyms
at-will employmenttemporary contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de tenure
Common in academic and legal contexts; also used in English form
Portugal
sistema de posse
Sometimes translated as 'regime de posse' or 'sistema de tenure'
General Brazilian
estabilidade
Used when referring to job security aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn one's tenure
tenure track
tenure protection
security of tenure
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