security of tenure

British  

noun

1. (in Britain) the right of a tenant to continue to occupy a dwelling or site unless the landlord obtains a court order for possession of the property or termination of the tenancy agreement

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security of tenure

This larger figure includes those lacking a permanent residence or security of tenure, and includes families and children.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure - meaning they can only be removed from office on a few grounds, which include incompetence and misbehaviour.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025

Teacher union foe Terry Moe has found in polling that “most teachers see the security of tenure as being worth tens of thousands of dollars a year.”

From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2014

We're merely renters in a righteously hostile world, with no security of tenure and a capricious landlord.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 6, 2013

It would, however, receive a Government grant of £10,000 yearly, and proper arrangements would be made for pay, furlough, promotion, and security of tenure.

From Women Workers in Seven Professions by Edith J. Morley

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