incumbency

in·cum·ben·cy

noun \in-ˈkəm-bən(t)-sē\

plural in·cum·ben·cies

Definition of INCUMBENCY

1

: something that is incumbent : duty

2

: the quality or state of being incumbent

3

: the sphere of action or period of office of an incumbent

Examples of INCUMBENCY

1. Hundreds of new jobs were created during her incumbency.
2. the advantages of incumbency during an election
3. a politician seeking to keep his incumbency

First Known Use of INCUMBENCY

circa 1608

Related to INCUMBENCY

Synonyms: burden, charge, commitment, devoir, do [archaic], duty, imperative, obligation, need, office, responsibility

Related Words: oath, pledge, promise, troth, vow, word; arrangement, prearrangement, setup; compact, contract, covenant, pact, trust; debt, payment, tribute; compulsion, constraint, restraint; must, requirement; coercion, duress, force; appointment, engagement, reservation; burden, onus

Near Antonyms: grace, postponement, stay; discharge, ease, exemption, release, relief, waiver; loophole; alternative, choice, option, pick, preference, selection

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