世襲 — meaning in English

English meaning

• tenure noun The period of time someone holds a job, office, or position.

Senses

世襲 is used for these senses in English:

• old money (idiomatic, often, derogatory) Families that have been wealthy for generations or members of such families.
• tenure A right to hold land under the feudal system.

tenure — full definition

1. noun The period of time someone holds a job, office, or position.
2. noun A permanent academic position with strong job security, typically granted after a probationary period.

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