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"

1. The official who holds an office
   - officeholder

Derived forms: incumbents

See also: current, incumbency, necessary, superjacent

Type of: functionary, holder, official

Encyclopedia: Incumbent

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