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incumbent
[ in-kuhm-buhnt ]
adjective
- holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:
the incumbent officers of the club.
- obligatory (often followed by on or upon ):
a duty incumbent upon me.
- Archaic. resting, lying, leaning, or pressing on something:
incumbent upon the cool grass.
noun
- the holder of an office:
The incumbent was challenged by a fusion candidate.
- British. a person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice.
incumbent
/ ɪˈʌəԳ /
adjective
- formal.oftenpostpositive and foll by on or upon and an infinitive morally binding or necessary; obligatory
it is incumbent on me to attend
- usuallypostpositive and foll by on resting or lying (on)
noun
- a person who holds an office, esp a clergyman holding a benefice
incumbent
- One who holds a public office. By virtue of their experience in office, their exposure to the public, and their ability to raise campaign funds, incumbents usually have a significant advantage over opponents if they choose to run for reelection.
Derived Forms
- ˈܳԳٱ, adverb
Other yvlogs From
- ·ܳbԳ· adverb
- t-·ܳbԳ adjective noun
- ԴDzi·ܳbԳ noun adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of incumbent1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of incumbent1
Example Sentences
At the other end of the spectrum are those that want to carve a niche out for themselves, rather than replace the incumbents.
And he has come under pressure over global economic conditions which have exacerbated cost-of-living pain in Australia - and played a part in the downfall of several incumbent governments around the world in the past year.
He toyed with a career in politics, making an unsuccessful bid to become mayor of San Diego in 1984 against incumbent Roger Hedgecock, who was under indictment for perjury at the time.
It isn't a new concept, Pochettino has previously been clear in his wish to become Spurs head coach for a second period - but the current conjecture over incumbent Ange Postecoglou's future has sharpened the issue.
So it's incumbent upon us to try our hardest as a party to meet those direct frustrations and economic needs.
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