1. tenure
My brother just received tenure at the university where he teaches.
Your tenure as a student ends when you graduate high school — unless, of course, you go on to college.
I sing your paychecks, have tenure.
I'm wondering how long Pierre's tenure will last
She is one of the few people in the English Department who has tenure. During his tenure as dean, he had a real influence on the students.
give (someone) a permanent post, especially as a teacher or professor. I had recently been tenured and then promoted to full professor
He was granted tenure.