Life tenure refers to the practice where justices on the Supreme Court serve until they retire or pass away, allowing them to remain in office for their entire life.
Related terms
Retirement Age: Although there is no official retirement age for Supreme Court justices, some choose to retire when they feel it's time.
Confirmation Process: Before becoming a justice with life tenure, nominees must go through a confirmation process in which their qualifications are evaluated by Congress.
Stare Decisis: This Latin term means "to stand by things decided" and refers to the principle of following previous court rulings when deciding new cases.