Struggle to accept case for tenure is satisfied (9)
I believe the answer is:
contented
'is satisfied' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for contented that I've seen before include "Feeling satisfied" , "'Satisfied, relaxed and happy (9)'" , "Satisfied with things as they are" , "Not decent (anag) - cheerful" .)