Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incumbency
noun
/ɪnˈkʌm.bən.si/
Definition
The state of having an official position or holding a particular office.
Examples
- During his incumbency, many changes were made to the policy.
- The election outcome could impact the current incumbency in the local government.
- She served with distinction throughout her incumbency.
Meaning
Incumbency refers to the period during which an individual holds a specific position, especially in a political or official capacity.
Synonyms
- Tenure
- Officeholding
- Positionality
