English Explanatory Dictionary

incumbency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being incumbent.
  2. An obligation or duty.
  3. A tenure.
  4. Benefice, lucrative position or possession.

Pronunciation

/ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-incumbency.wav

Word forms

incumbency incumbencies

Etymology

From incumbent + -cy.

Derived words

superincumbency
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