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incumbency

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/

Translations

incumbencynoun
incumbencies
pl
mandatSurtout en politique ou dans le monde professionnel, pour la durée d’occupation d’une fonction.
During his incumbency, the mayor implemented several new policies.
Pendant son mandat, le maire a mis en œuvre plusieurs nouvelles politiques.
Additional translations
fonctionPour désigner la charge ou la fonction occupée par une personne.
obligationSens plus rare, surtout dans un registre formel ou juridique.
Synonyms
office
tenure
term
position
holding
incumbencyadjective
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "incumbency advantage").
en exercicePolitique ; qualifie le titulaire actuel d’une fonction.
The incumbency advantage made the election hard for challengers.
L’avantage des titulaires en exercice a rendu l’élection difficile pour les challengers.

Definitions

incumbencynoun
The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
During his incumbency, the mayor implemented several new policies.
The official position or term of an incumbent.
Her incumbency as the CEO was marked by significant growth for the company.
A duty or responsibility that rests upon someone; an obligation.
It is an incumbency upon all citizens to uphold the law.
incumbencyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the period during which an office is held or of the current office-holder.
The incumbency advantage made the election hard for challengers.
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