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incumbency

 
Dictionary: in·cum·ben·cy   (ĭn-kŭm'bən-sē) pronunciation
n., pl., -cies.
  1. The quality or condition of being incumbent.
  2. Something incumbent; an obligation.
    1. The holding of an office or ecclesiastical benefice.
    2. The term of an office or benefice.

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noun

    The holding of something, such as a position: occupancy, occupation, tenure. See place.

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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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