- The quality or condition of being incumbent.
- Something incumbent; an obligation.
- The holding of an office or ecclesiastical benefice.
- The term of an office or benefice.
Dictionary:
in·cum·ben·cy (ĭn-kŭm'bən-sē) ![]() |
| Thesaurus: incumbency |
| WordNet: incumbency |
The noun has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
the term during which some position is held
Synonyms: tenure, term of office
Meaning #2:
a duty that is incumbent upon you
Meaning #3:
the office of an incumbent
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