What does incumbency mean?
Incumbency means The state of being incumbent..
Incumbency
/ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/ · noun
Meaning
The state of being incumbent..
Definitions by Sense
- The state of being incumbent.
- An obligation or duty.
- A tenure.
- (figurative) Benefice, lucrative position or possession.
Example Sentences
The early antitrust reformers warned that even beyond its effect on prices, economic power could buy influence in Congress. Monopolies don’t just dominate their own industries, Justice Louis Brandeis said in 1933; they monopolize political power as well, which allows them to protect their incumbency and stifle competition in myriad ways.
ORR believes the two companies have incumbency advantages dating back to privatisation.
They do so on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, animal farming, finance, construction firms, car manufacturers and airline companies, but also on behalf of something bigger than any of those interests: the power of incumbency.
Synonyms for incumbency
Antonyms for incumbency
Related Words
Word Forms
- incumbencies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incumbency?
Common synonyms include tenure, term of office.
What is the opposite of incumbency?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use incumbency in a sentence?
The early antitrust reformers warned that even beyond its effect on prices, economic power could buy influence in Congress. Monopolies don’t just dominate their own industries, Justice Louis Brandeis said in 1933; they monopolize political power as well, which allows them to protect their incumbency and stifle competition in myriad ways.
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