Definition of Incumbent. Meaning of Incumbent. Synonyms of Incumbent

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Definition of Incumbent

Incumbent
Incumbent In*cum"bent, a. [L. incumbens, -entis, p. pr. of incumbere to lie down upon, press upon; pref. in- in, on + cumbere (in comp.); akin to cubare to lie down. See Incubate.] 1. Lying; resting; reclining; recumbent; superimposed; superincumbent. Two incumbent figures, gracefully leaning upon it. --Sir H. Wotton. To move the incumbent load they try. --Addison. 2. Lying, resting, or imposed, as a duty or obligation; obligatory; always with on or upon. All men, truly zealous, will perform those good works that are incumbent on all Christians. --Sprat. 3. (Bot.) Leaning or resting; -- said of anthers when lying on the inner side of the filament, or of cotyledons when the radicle lies against the back of one of them. --Gray. 4. (Zo["o]l.) Bent downwards so that the ends touch, or rest on, something else; as, the incumbent toe of a bird.
Incumbent
Incumbent In*cum"bent, n. A person who is in present possession of a benefice or of any office. The incumbent lieth at the mercy of his patron. --Swift.

Meaning of Incumbent from wikipedia

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