incumbency

• Nom désignant la période pendant laquelle une personne occupe une fonction ou un poste spécifique, ainsi que les devoirs et responsabilités liés à cette fonction. Il peut aussi faire référence au fait même d'occuper un poste, notamment en politique.

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.

   Mandat

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

   Synonymesadministrationreigntenuretermwatch

2. Duty or obligationC1formal

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

   obligation (devoir)

   • 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.

   Synonymesburdenchargecommitmentdutyliabilitymandateobligationonusrequirementresponsibility

   Antonymeschoicefreedomoptionprivilege

3. Position of an incumbentC1formalpolitical

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

   fonction de titulaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesoccupancyofficepositionposttenancytenureterm