tenancy
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ən noun, plural ten·an·cies.
1.
a holding, as of lands, by any kind of title; occupancy of land, a house, or the like, under a lease or on payment of rent; tenure.
2.
the period of a tenant's occupancy.
3.
occupancy or enjoyment of a position, post, situation, etc.: her tenancy as professor of history at the state university.
4.
Archaic. a piece of land held by a tenant; holding.
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| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | the temporary possession or holding by a tenant of lands or property owned by another |
| 2. | the period of holding or occupying such property |
| 3. | the period of holding office, a position, etc |
| 4. | property held or occupied by a tenant |
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Example sentences
It might honor only certain aspects of them-say, medical power of attorney, or inheritance and tenancy rights.
But when a foreclosure occurs, there are a number of ways it could impact a tenancy.
Two other funds offer, respectively, reparation for loss of tenancy rights and of property.
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