tenancy

CEFRB2

/ˈtɛnənsi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The right to live in or use rented property.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Synonym of lease (an interest in land, its related contract or the document containing that contract); more commonly used when a lease is short-term or has a periodic rent that is not merely nominal.

Examples

  • A tenancy agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and their tenant.

  • If your tenancy is being threatened, contact us.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈtʰɛnənsɪi̯]

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • Your tenancy is being terminated.

  • Most gay people know oppresion as fear of losing a job, losing a tenancy or family ties.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From tenant + -cy.