incumbency

noun in·cum·ben·cy \in-ˈkəm-bən(t)-sē\

: the time during which a person holds a particular office or position

: the state of holding a particular office or position

plural in·cum·ben·cies

Full Definition of INCUMBENCY

: something that is incumbent : duty

: the quality or state of being incumbent

: the sphere of action or period of office of an incumbent

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circa 1608

Synonyms: burden, charge, commitment, devoir, do [archaic], duty, imperative, obligation, need, office, responsibility

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