incumbencies

Meanings

• noun

  The state or position of holding an office or employment; an office or post to which one has been appointed or elected.

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Variants

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incumbencies , incumbency

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Etymology

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From the Latin incumbo, meaning 'I lie or press upon'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incumbent' is often used in elections to refer to the current office holder, who is running for re-election.

2. In some religious traditions, the incumbent priest or minister is expected to live in the same residence as the church or temple.

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Related Concepts

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1. tenure: The period of time during which an incumbent holds office or employment. In some contexts, tenure refers specifically to the guarantee of employment for a certain period of time, especially in academia.

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Culture

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Incumbencies have significant cultural and historical importance, especially in the context of political and religious offices. In many traditions, the incumbent is expected to uphold certain moral and ethical standards, and the transition of power from one incumbent to another can be a formal and ceremonial process.

How to Memorize "incumbencies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding an office or a position of responsibility. Imagine the weight and importance of that position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incumbencies' with the idea of responsibility and position.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Can Bounce' to remember the definition: 'I' for incumbent, 'Can' for can hold a position, 'Bounce' for bounce back and forth between offices or positions.

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