incumbent (n.)

  1. the official who holds an office

    [ Syn: officeholder , officeholder ]

    incumbent (adj.)

  1. lying or leaning on something else; an incumbent geological formation'

  2. necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding; it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts'

  3. currently holding an office; the incumbent governor'

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