INCUMBENCY
incumbency
(noun) the office of an incumbent
incumbency
(noun) a duty that is incumbent upon you
tenure, term of office, incumbency
(noun) the term during which some position is held
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
incumbency (countable and uncountable, plural incumbencies)
The state of being incumbent.
An obligation or duty
A tenure
(figurative) benefice, lucrative position or possession
Source: Wiktionary
In*cum"ben*cy, n.; pl. Incumbencies. Etym: [From Incumbent.]
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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