plural incumbencies
formal
1
: the time during which a person holds a particular office or position
Hundreds of new jobs were created during her incumbency.
2
: the state of holding a particular office or position
the advantages of incumbency during an election
a politician seeking to keep his incumbency
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/incumbency. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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