Definition of tenure

• n. - The act or right of holding, as property, especially real estate.
• n. - The manner of holding lands and tenements of a superior.
• n. - The consideration, condition, or service which the occupier of land gives to his lord or superior for the use of his land.
• n. - Manner of holding, in general; as, in absolute governments, men hold their rights by a precarious tenure.