Definition of Incumbency

1. Noun. The term during which some position is held.

Exact synonyms: Tenure, Term Of Office
Generic synonyms: Term
Specialized synonyms: Administration, Presidency, Presidential Term, Vice-presidency, Vice-presidential Term, Episcopate
Derivative terms: Incumbent, Tenure

2. Noun. A duty that is incumbent upon you.
Generic synonyms: Duty, Obligation, Responsibility

3. Noun. The office of an incumbent.
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Derivative terms: Incumbent

Definition of Incumbency

1. n. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.

Definition of Incumbency

1. Noun. The state of being incumbent. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Incumbency

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Medical Definition of Incumbency

1. Origin: From Incumbent. 1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something. 2. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight. 3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility. "The incumbencies of a family." 4. The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office. "These fines are only to be paid to the bishop during his incumbency." (Swift) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Incumbency

inculpableness
inculpably
inculpate
inculpated
inculpates
inculpating
inculpation
inculpations
inculpative
inculpatory
incult
incultivated
incultivation
inculturation
incumbencies
incumbency (current term)
incumbent
incumbent on(p)
incumbently
incumbents
incumber
incumbered
incumbering
incumberingly
incumberment
incumberments
incumbers
incumbrance
incumbrancer
incumbrancers

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