Thesaurus: incumbency

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1. n. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.
2. n. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight.
3. n. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility.
4. n. The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office.
5. n. the term during which some position is held
6. n. a duty that is incumbent upon you
7. n. the office of an incumbent
8. 1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something. 2. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight. Evelyn. 3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility. "The incumbencies of a family." Donne. 4. The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office. These fines are only to be paid to the bishop during his incumbency. Swift.
9. n:100 n. a duty that is incumbent upon you n. the office of an incumbent