tenancy
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/ˈtenənsi/
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/ˈtenənsi/
The time you're allowed to stay in a place by paying rent.
He signed a contract for a one-year tenancy in the apartment.
他签订了一份为期一年的公寓租赁合同。
The permission you have to use a place by paying rent.
After moving, they began their tenancy at the new house.
搬家后,他们开始了新房子的租住。