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English noun: incumbency

1. incumbency (time) the term during which some position is held


Synonymstenure, term of office


Broader (hypernym)term


Narrower (hyponym)administration, episcopate, presidency, presidential term, vice-presidency, vice-presidential term

2. incumbency (act) a duty that is incumbent upon you


Broader (hypernym)duty, obligation, responsibility

3. incumbency (act) the office of an incumbent


Broader (hypernym)berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot









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