In an academic sense, tenure means to give an educator a position that is permanent. It can also just means that someone holds an office, such as a political position.

It means that you have job for life, such as in academic settings, like a university

Mary Fenlon

Tenure provides job security to faculty members, protecting them from being terminated without just cause. It allows professors to engage in academic pursuits without fear of losing their positions due to controversial research or teaching. Additionally, tenure enables faculty to advocate for academic freedom and contribute to the university community without concerns about job stability.

R.A. 4670 is known as Magna Carta for Public School Teachers rights and tenure of office, academic freedom and many more.