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incumbency
in·cum·ben·cy
/
ɪnˈkʌm
bən
si
/
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[
in-
kuhm
-b
uh
n-see
]
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noun,
plural
in·cum·ben·cies
for 2–5.
1.
the quality or state of being
incumbent
.
2.
the position or term of an
incumbent
.
3.
something that is
incumbent
.
4.
a duty or obligation:
my incumbencies as head of the
organization
.
5.
Archaic.
an
incumbent
weight
or mass.
Origin:
1600–10;
incumb(ent)
+
-ency
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incumbency
(ɪnˈkʌmbənsɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-cies
1.
the state or quality of being incumbent
2.
the office, duty, or tenure of an incumbent
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