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incumbency

/ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/

Meanings
  • noun

    The office or position that someone holds, especially a political one.

  • noun

    The person currently holding an office or position.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with incumbency
embargo,argo,argo,borgo,corgo,margo,margo,argo,argo,argo
Variants
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incumbencies , incumbency
Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Latin incumbentia, from incumbere, from in- 'in' + com- 'together' + cubare 'to lie down'.


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  1. The term 'incumbency' is often used in politics, particularly during elections. The incumbent is the current office holder and may run for re-election.

  2. Incumbency can also refer to the period during which someone holds an office or position. For example, a priest's incumbency refers to the period during which they serve a particular parish.


Related Concepts
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  1. Office: An office is a position of employment, especially one with specific duties or responsibilities.

  2. Politics: Politics is the practice or theory of influencing other people, typically through the exercise of control over resources.


Culture
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Incumbency holds cultural significance in politics as it refers to the current office holder. It is used to denote the person who holds power and authority in a particular position or office.

How to Memorize "incumbency"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting in a chair, holding a gavel and wearing a robe. This person represents the incumbency, the one who currently holds the office or position.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'incumbency' with the image of a person in power, someone who holds a position or office.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Incumbent is current, Comfortably holding the office, Understanding the duties' to help remember the meaning of incumbency.


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