tenˈancy noun

1. A temporary occupation or holding of land or property by a tenant
2. Time of such holding
3. The property held by a tenant
4. Possession by private ownership

tenˈantable adjective

1. Fit to be tenanted
2. In a state of repair suitable for a tenant

tenˈantless adjective

tenˈantry noun

1. The state or time of being a tenant
2. A set or body of tenants, esp of the same landlord

tenˈantship noun

tenant-at-willˈ noun

A tenant who holds property only so long as the proprietor wills

tenant farmer noun

A farmer who rents a farm

tenant-in-chiefˈ noun

A tenant holding lands directly from the sovereign

tenant right noun

The right of a tenant, esp that of a customary tenant, to sit continuously at a reasonable rent, the right to receive compensation for his or her interest from the incoming tenant, and for all permanent or unexhausted improvements from the landlord

tenants' association noun

An organization of tenants, eg on a housing estate, who work to improve housing conditions, amenities, etc on that estate

tenants' charter noun

A document listing the legal rights of local-authority and housing-association tenants, incl right of tenancy