Definitions for "TERM OF OFFICE"
The length of time a judge can serve before stepping down or being reappointed or reelected. Some systems provide life tenure, or mandate retirement by a certain age. Judges can generally be removed before their terms end, however, for misconduct or other good cause, and judges in some states can be recalled by the voters.
The period of time for which a person is elected to serve in an office.
The period of time for which a person is elected or appointed to occupy an office or position.
Keywords:  held, position
the term during which some position is held
Keywords:  definite, fixed, law, set, period
a fixed and definite period" that is generally set by law