Incumbent (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
  2. obligatory (often followed by on or upon): a duty incumbent upon me.
  3. resting, lying, leaning, or pressing on something: incumbent upon the cool grass.
noun
  1. the holder of an office: The incumbent was challenged by a fusion candidate.
  2. a person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice.
adjective
  1. morally binding or necessary; obligatory
  2. resting or lying (on)
noun
  1. a person who holds an office, esp a clergyman holding a benefice
Incumbent (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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