"incumbency" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-incumbency.wav [UK] Forms: incumbency [singular], incumbencies [plural]
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  1. Incumbency is the position or quality of being incumbent.
    Sense id: simple-incumbency-en-noun-QwPT1bnq
  2. Incumbency is the length of time a person holds a position of authority.
    Sense id: simple-incumbency-en-noun-iELBy5GT
  3. Incumbency is a duty or obligation that a society can expect of people.
    Sense id: simple-incumbency-en-noun-VLdbyGRr
     
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