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incumbent adjective

  /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ , /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ , /ɪŋ-/
  • Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
afhangen, afhangen van, rusten op
  • (zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
rusten op, zittend
  • Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , of an ecclesiastical benefice.
zittend

incumbent noun

  /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ , /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ , /ɪŋ-/
  • The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
titularis, plaatsbekleder

incumbency noun

  /ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/
  • A tenure.
aanklacht
  • An obligation or duty.
plicht
  • (figurative) Benefice, lucrative position or possession.
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