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Meaning of incumbency
incumbency (n)
the term during which some position is held
a duty that is incumbent upon you
the office of an incumbent
incumbency (n.)
The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.
That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight.
That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility.
The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office.
incumbency Sentence Examples
- The president sought reelection, extending his incumbency for another four years.
- The incumbent mayor was facing strong opposition in the upcoming election.
- The incumbent senator's approval ratings were unusually low during her term.
- The governor's incumbency was marked by economic prosperity and social stability.
- The congressman's incumbency was marred by ethical scandals.
- The incumbent party lost the election, ending their decades-long hold on power.
- The incumbent CEO's leadership was questioned by shareholders during the annual meeting.
- The university president's incumbency brought about significant educational reforms.
- The corporation's incumbent board of directors faced pressure to resign amidst financial turmoil.
- The incumbent chair of the foundation vowed to continue their organization's philanthropic mission.
FAQs About the word incumbency
the term during which some position is held, a duty that is incumbent upon you, the office of an incumbentThe state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on so
need, promise, office,obligation, duty, responsibility, imperative, pledge, constraint, oath
waiver, postponement, ease, postponement, release, grace, release, exemption, discharge, discharge
The president sought reelection, extending his incumbency for another four years.
The incumbent mayor was facing strong opposition in the upcoming election.
The incumbent senator's approval ratings were unusually low during her term.
The governor's incumbency was marked by economic prosperity and social stability.
