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Incumbency Definition & Meaning

incumbency
noun
  1. the term during which some position is held
  2. a duty that is incumbent upon you
  3. the office of an incumbent

"Incumbency" in song lyrics

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  • "hamilton's thought on incumbency"
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  • "hamilton and madison thoughts on incumbency"
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Frequently asked questions

What does incumbency mean?
the term during which some position is held a duty that is incumbent upon you the office of an incumbent
What part of speech is incumbency?
Incumbency is a noun.
How many definitions does incumbency have?
Incumbency has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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