ten·an·cy 
/ˈtɛnənsi/ noun
plural ten·an·cies /ˈtɛnənsi/ noun formal 1 a [noncount] : the right to use another person's property (such as land, a house, etc.) for a short period of time
▪ He was granted tenancy of the farm.
b [count] : the amount of time during which you are allowed to use another person's property
▪ a 12-month tenancy ▪ During his tenancy, he tried to make as many improvements as he could. 2 [noncount] : the state or fact of owning property (such as land, a house, etc.)
▪ They had joint tenancy of the building. [=they owned the building together/jointly]
▪ He was granted tenancy of the farm.
b [count] : the amount of time during which you are allowed to use another person's property
▪ a 12-month tenancy ▪ During his tenancy, he tried to make as many improvements as he could.
▪ They had joint tenancy of the building. [=they owned the building together/jointly]
