Incumbent
nounɪn'kəmbənt
Adjective
currently holding an office
“the incumbent governor”
lying or leaning on something else
“an incumbent geological formation”
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
“it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts”
Noun
the official who holds an office
Similar:OfficeholderType of:OfficialHolderFunctionary
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Similar Words
- Officeholder
- Current
- Superjacent
- Necessary
- Incumbency