Incumbency
[in-kuhm-buh n-see] /ɪnˈkʌm bən si/
noun, plural incumbencies for 2–5.
1.
the quality or state of being .
2.
the position or term of an .
3.
something that is .
4.
a duty or obligation:
my incumbencies as head of the organization.
5.
Archaic. an weight or mass.
/ɪnˈkʌmbənsɪ/
noun (pl) -cies
1.
the state or quality of being incumbent
2.
the office, duty, or tenure of an incumbent
n.
c.1600, from incumbent + -cy.
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