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incumbent
noun(in-cum-bent)
the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
incumbent
noun(in-cum-bent)
one that occupies a particular position or place
incumbent
adjective(in-cum-bent)
imposed as a duty : obligatory
incumbent
adjective(in-cum-bent)
having the status of an incumbent; especially : occupying a specified office
incumbent
adjective(in-cum-bent)
lying or resting on something else
incumbent
idiom(in-cum-bent)
necessary as a duty for (someone)
incumbent
adjective(in-cum-bent)
characterized by or expressing opposition to or disapproval of current political officeholders

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