Extension of term - Ennin

Japanese: 延任 - えんにん
Extension of term - Ennin
〘 noun 〙 To allow local officials such as kokushi to continue in their positions for an additional year or two after their term of office has expired. This was common from the mid-Heian period onwards. ※Taisho Jingu Shozajiki (mid-11th century): "The chief priest, Idohito. <omitted> However, the order states that he may extend his term of office."

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Japanese:
〘名〙 国司などの地方官の任期が満ちた後、特になお一、二年そのまま在任させること。平安中期以降盛んに行なわれた。※太神宮諸雑事記(11C中か)「宮司伊度人。〈略〉但其賞可延任之由宣旨具也」

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