Definition of Incumbent
Incumbent
in·cum·bent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The person currently holding a political or official position.
e.g. The incumbent mayor is running for re-election against a strong challenger.
(adjective)
necessary for someone to carry out as an obligation or duty;
e.g. It is incumbent on her to select someone to work with her.
(adjective)
currently holding/occupying some status, office, or position of power;
e.g. The incumbent secretary is planning on running for the position again.
(adjective)
resting or lying on some surface, or bent over in order to touch or rest on something;
e.g. An incumbent branch drooped to touch the water of the lake.
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