Tenancy - English meaning

noun

The fact of living in a particular place.

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Signs of human habitation

noun

An area of land held by lease.

Usage examples:

He stated he had approximately 180 acres of his own land but also had rented other holdings through…

verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

Usage examples:

She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun

Assets such as property, shares, or cash that a government, company, or person owns

Usage examples:

Holding in sth the government announced that it would replace its gold reserves with holdings in do…

noun

The state of living in a particular place, especially during a specified period so as to acquire certain rights.

Usage examples:

He built a cottage to give an air of cheerfulness and inhabitancy to the scene

noun

The state of living in a particular place, especially during a specified period so as to acquire certain rights.

Usage examples:

He built a cottage to give an air of cheerfulness and inhabitancy to the scene

noun

A contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment.

Usage examples:

A six-month lease on a shop

verb

Grant (property) on lease; let.

Usage examples:

She leased the site to a local company

noun

The holding of property by lease.

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A form of leasehold

verb

Grant (property) on lease; let.

Usage examples:

She leased the site to a local company

noun

A contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment.

Usage examples:

A six-month lease on a shop

noun

A financial arrangement in which a person, company, etc. pays to use land, a vehicle, etc. for a particular period of time

Usage examples:

Leasing can still make financial sense, particularly for those who want a new car every two to thre…

noun

The action or fact of occupying a place.

Usage examples:

The palace proved unready for occupancy

noun

A job or profession.

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People in professional occupations

adjective

For the sole use of the occupiers of the land concerned.

Usage examples:

An occupation bridge

noun

The state of having, owning, or controlling something.

Usage examples:

She had taken possession of the sofa

noun

Anything owned

noun

An amount paid or received as rent.

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A nominal rental

adjective

Relating to or available for rent.

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Rental accommodation

noun

The act of renting, an amount paid in rent, or something rented

Usage examples:

[ u ] boat/car rental

verb

Pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car).

Usage examples:

They rented a house together in sussex

noun

A tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of property or land.

Usage examples:

I cannot even afford to pay the rent on this flat

noun

A large tear in a piece of fabric.

Usage examples:

Eddie was dismayed by the rent in the roof of the tent

noun

A person's home, especially a large and impressive one.

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The youth hostel has been adapted from a private residence

noun

The place where someone lives, or the condition of living somewhere

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[ c ] that big building is the governor’s official residence (= home)., [ u ] she took up residence…

noun

A home, or the fact of living in a particular home

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The property will be used as her main residence., many banks require proof of residence to open an …

noun

The conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied.

Usage examples:

But without exception, these big operations use leased land, with tenures typically of two to five …

verb

Give (someone) a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer.

Usage examples:

I had recently been tenured and then promoted to full professor

noun

The period of time when someone holds a job, esp. an official position, or the right to keep a job permanently

Usage examples:

During his tenure as mayor, relations with the police department worsened., michelle has tenure in …