incumbency
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being incumbent.
- (countable, uncountable) An obligation or duty.
- (countable, uncountable) A tenure.
- (countable, figuratively, uncountable) Benefice, lucrative position or possession.
Synonyms
term of office
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/
Etymology
From incumbent + -cy.
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