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- Dictionaryincumbent/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
adjective
- 1. necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility: "the government realized that it was incumbent on them to act" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of an official or regime) currently holding office: "an annual event at which the incumbent president traditionally delivers a speech poking fun at himself" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. the holder of an office or post: "the present incumbent will soon be retiring"
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