| incumbency | Origin: 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. 3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility. "The incumbencies of a family." 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: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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