It's possible you're thinking of:
* "Tenent": This is a common misspelling of "tenant", which means someone who occupies a property, usually for rent.
* "Tenet": This word means a principle or belief, especially one that forms part of a larger system of beliefs.
* "Teniente": This is the Spanish word for "lieutenant", a military or police officer of a specific rank.
Please clarify what you meant by "tenient" so I can help you further!