incumbency

/in'kʌmbənsi/
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incumbency

The mayor's incumbency has been marked by significant public works projects.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The holding of an office or the period during which it is held: The state or fact of being the current holder of a particular official position, or the duration of time one holds that position.
    • A duty or obligation that is morally binding: A responsibility that is required as part of one's role or position.
    • The office or position itself: The official role or post held by an incumbent.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • During his incumbency as mayor, several new parks were built. (This refers to the period he held the office.)
    • It is the incumbency of all citizens to obey the law. (This refers to a binding duty.)
    • The incumbency comes with significant responsibilities and a dedicated staff. (This refers to the office or position itself.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To seek re-election based on one's incumbency": To campaign for another term by emphasizing the experience gained from currently holding the office.

    • The senator is leveraging her successful incumbency in her re-election campaign.

  • "The advantages of incumbency": The benefits enjoyed by a current officeholder, such as name recognition and access to resources, especially during an election.

    • Political analysts often discuss the significant advantages of incumbency.
Variants and Related Words

  • Incumbent (adj): Necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding a specified office.

    • It is incumbent upon us to act. (It is our duty.)
    • The incumbent governor is running for re-election. (The current governor.)

  • Incumbent (n): The current holder of an office or post.

    • The incumbent faces a strong challenger in the upcoming election.
Synonyms
  • Tenure: The holding of an office or post; the period of time it is held.
  • Term: A fixed or limited period for which a position is held.
  • Obligation: A duty or commitment.
  • Responsibility: A thing one is required to do as part of a job or role.
Related Phrases

  • "To run on one's incumbency": To use one's record as the current officeholder as the main platform for an election campaign.

    • The president chose to run on his incumbency, highlighting his administration's achievements.

  • "The weight of incumbency": The burden of responsibilities and expectations associated with holding an office.

    • After years in the role, he felt the full weight of the incumbency.
incumbency

The mayor's incumbency has been marked by significant public works projects.

Noun
  1. the office of an incumbent
  2. a duty that is incumbent upon you
  3. the term during which some position is held

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