incumbency

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/

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Noun

Singular incumbency

Plural incumbencies

1. Incumbency is the position or quality of being incumbent.
2. Incumbency is the length of time a person holds a position of authority.

   There was a vote against the senator because people wanted a change after his long incumbency.

3. Incumbency is a duty or obligation that a society can expect of people.

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