incumbency
noun, plural in·cum·ben·cies for 2–5.
Origin of incumbency
Related Words for incumbency
clamp, grip, clinch, dynasty, regime, administration, occupancy, holding, occupation, possession, reign, grasp, tenancy, ownership, clench, hold, clasp, term, clutch, residenceExamples from the Web for incumbency
Contemporary Examples of incumbency
The benefits of incumbency are quite potent, especially in the all-important area of raising campaign funds.
The President, in his incumbency, didn't have to do a thing to own the middle ground.
For Romney, however, giving poor people health care represents “the power of incumbency.”
Even with all of the advantages of incumbency, President Obama is vulnerable.
Scandal may be forgiven, and incumbency has its uses, particularly if veteran legislators deliver for their constituents.
Historical Examples of incumbency
Until the day of that incident his incumbency was in no way unusual.
GladiatorPhilip Wylie
The annals of his incumbency were doubtless short and simple: they have not survived.
The Stoneground Ghost TalesE. G. Swain
I have saved this money during my twenty years of incumbency.
The Chaplain of the FleetWalter Besant and James Rice
But, nevertheless, this incumbency of Hogglestock was his all in the world.
The Last Chronicle of BarsetAnthony Trollope
He had got the offer of an incumbency not very far from Park-Lane.
A Life For a LoveL. T. Meade