"Tenure extension" refers to the continuation of someone's employment or position for a longer period of time beyond the original agreed-upon timeframe. Full definition
Starting this fall, both men and women who become parents will receive an automatic tenure extension. (sciencemag.org)
The contentious issue of tenure extension for members of the party's National Working Committee was said to have dominated discussions at the meeting. (punchng.com)
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) said it would take final decision on the party's executives» tenure extension on Monday. (newsdiaryonline.com)