Advertisement
Advertisement
incumbent
[ in-kuhm-buhnt ]
adjective
- holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:
the incumbent officers of the club.
- obligatory (often followed by on or upon ):
a duty incumbent upon me.
- Archaic. resting, lying, leaning, or pressing on something:
incumbent upon the cool grass.
noun
- the holder of an office:
The incumbent was challenged by a fusion candidate.
- British. a person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice.
incumbent
/ ɪˈʌəԳ /
adjective
- formal.oftenpostpositive and foll by on or upon and an infinitive morally binding or necessary; obligatory
it is incumbent on me to attend
- usuallypostpositive and foll by on resting or lying (on)
noun
- a person who holds an office, esp a clergyman holding a benefice
incumbent
- One who holds a public office. By virtue of their experience in office, their exposure to the public, and their ability to raise campaign funds, incumbents usually have a significant advantage over opponents if they choose to run for reelection.
Derived Forms
- ˈܳԳٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ܳbԳ· adverb
- t-·ܳbԳ adjective noun
- ԴDzi·ܳbԳ noun adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of incumbent1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of incumbent1
Example Sentences
If there is any New York politician more reviled by progressives than Cuomo, it’s incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, now running for re-election as an independent, apparently feeling vindicated after narrowly escaping a corruption trial.
Despite making overall gains it was still a turbulent night for incumbents in the two largest parties.
A Labour spokesman acknowledged the elections would be "tough", claiming local polls are "always challenging for incumbent governments and these council elections are in Tory heartlands".
The Democratic incumbent has been embroiled in a contentious legal battle over her victory in what has become the nation's last uncertified election since the end of last year.
Carney, the incumbent prime minister, cancelled a stop in Hamilton on Sunday morning to address the nation following the attack, which saw an SUV ram into a crowd gathered for a local Filipino festival.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse