incumbent on

1. Also, incumbent upon. Imposed as an obligation or duty on, obligatory for. For example, He felt it was incumbent on us all to help the homeless. [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

"As a general rule, it is not a violation of international law. And it is also incumbent on all of us to recognise that Israelis have a right to live in Israel."

From BBC

“It’s incumbent on these agencies to produce this information. These are serious issues.”

From Los Angeles Times

Bosworth said it was incumbent on the left to address those repressive governments, particularly Venezuela, where more than 6 million people have fled political, economic and humanitarian crises in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Rayner said it was "incumbent on the government to acknowledge the real concerns people have and to deliver improvements to people's lives and their communities," the readout said.

From BBC

"I think the act will continue to be tested every time a problem surfaces and it's incumbent on those such as Ofcom and social media platforms to be proactive in rooting this out," she said.

From BBC

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