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The Clue
Holding periods (7 letter answer)
The Answer
TENURES
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Notes
The answer TENURES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
TENURE as a noun:
1. (tenure, term of office, incumbency) = the term during which some position is held
2. (tenure, land tenure) = the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
TENURE as a verb:
1. give life-time employment to; "She was tenured after she published her book"