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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in officeholder
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incumbent
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of incumbent (Entry 2 of 2)
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
- it is incumbent upon you to attend every staff meeting
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“Incumbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbent. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of incumbent was in the 15th century
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