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INCUMBENCY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word incumbency. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word incumbency. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INCUMBENCY

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tenure
nounn
noun

• the term during which some position is held

• the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

verb

• give life-time employment to

holding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of retaining something

• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

occupancy
nounn
noun

• an act of being a tenant or occupant

• the act of occupying or taking possession of a building

office
nounn
noun

• place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

• an administrative unit of government

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power

• professional or clerical workers in an office

• a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities

• a job in an organization

service
verb, nounv, n
noun

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

term
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a word or expression used for some particular thing

• a limited period of time

• (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

• any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial

• one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition

• the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent

• (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome

verb

• name formally or designate with a term

term of office
nounn
noun

• the term during which some position is held

Best Hypernyms For INCUMBENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incumbency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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