incumbency

• Substantiv, das den Zeitraum bezeichnet, in dem jemand ein Amt oder eine Position innehat, sowie die mit diesem Amt verbundenen Pflichten und Verantwortlichkeiten.

A noun referring to the period during which a person holds a particular office or position, or the duty and responsibility that comes with that office.

1. Term of officeC1formalpolitical

   The period during which a person holds a particular position or office.

   Amtszeit

   • His incumbency as mayor lasted for two terms.
   • The senator's incumbency ended after the election.
   • During her incumbency, the company saw significant growth.

   Synonymeadministrationreigntenuretermwatch

2. Duty or obligationC1formal

   A responsibility or duty that is morally or legally required of someone.

   Verpflichtung

   • It is the incumbency of the board to ensure ethical practices.
   • Fulfilling the incumbency of a parent is a lifelong commitment.
   • The incumbency of a citizen includes voting in elections.

   Synonymeburdenchargecommitmentdutyliabilitymandateobligationonusrequirementresponsibility

   Antonymechoicefreedomoptionprivilege

3. Position of an incumbentC1formalpolitical

   The office or role held by the current occupant of a position.

   Amt eines Amtsinhabers

   • The incumbency gives the current president certain advantages.
   • Challengers often struggle against the power of incumbency.
   • The privileges of incumbency include access to official resources.

   Synonymeoccupancyofficepositionposttenancytenureterm