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incumbent

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

Translations

incumbentnoun

incumbents

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

titulairePersonne qui occupe actuellement une fonction, un poste ou un bénéfice ecclésiastique.

The incumbent will face a strong challenger in the upcoming election.

Le titulaire devra faire face à un adversaire redoutable lors de la prochaine élection.

Synonyms

responsible party

incumbentadjective

more incumbent

Comp.

most incumbent

Super.

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

en exerciceSe dit d’une personne qui occupe actuellement une fonction ou un poste.

The incumbent mayor is running for re-election this year.

Le maire en exercice se représente à l’élection cette année.

Additional translations

pesantAu sens figuré ou rare, lorsqu’il s’agit d’une charge qui pèse sur quelque chose.

incombantS’emploie surtout dans la construction juridique ou soutenue « be incumbent on/upon ».

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incumbentnoun

A person who currently holds a particular position or office.

The incumbent will face a strong challenger in the upcoming election.

A person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice.

The incumbent of the parish was well-respected by the community.

incumbentadjective

Currently holding a specified office or position.

The incumbent mayor is running for re-election this year.

Necessary as a duty or responsibility; obligatory.

It is incumbent upon all employees to follow the company's code of conduct.

Lying or resting on something, especially as a physical burden.

A thick layer of fog was incumbent on the valley in the early morning.