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incumbency.

The state of being incumbent.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/
  1. The state of being incumbent.

    countable · uncountable
  2. An obligation or duty.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A tenure.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Benefice, lucrative position or possession.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From incumbent + -cy.

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