n. | 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. | |
3. | That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility. | |
4. | The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office. |
Noun | 1. | incumbency - the term during which some position is held Synonyms: tenure, term of office |
2. | incumbency - a duty that is incumbent upon you | |
3. | incumbency - the office of an incumbent |