tenancy

Word parts

tenant + -cy

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛnənsi/

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• Hyphenation: ten‧ancy

Noun

Singular tenancy

Plural tenancies

1. (countable & uncountable) When a person lives in a dwelling through paying rent to a landlord.
   • Synonyms: lease, tenure and occupancy