Incumbent Meaning and Definition


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Incumbent meaning

Word: Incumbent

How to pronounce: ɪnˈkʌmbənt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example sentences: "It is incumbent on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil"

2. (of an official or regime) currently holding office.

Example sentences: "The incumbent president had been defeated"

Noun

Definitions:

1. The holder of an office or post.

Example sentences: "The present incumbent will soon be retiring"


Synonyms:

position


Derivations:

incumbency


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Incumbent in Other Languages...

Spanish:

German: Etablierten

French:

Italian: Incombe

Turkish: Görevli


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