The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Incumbency \In*cum"ben*cy\, n.; pl. Incumbencies. [From
Incumbent.]
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1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on
something.
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2. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a
burden; a weight. --Evelyn.
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3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule,
a duty, obligation, or responsibility. "The incumbencies
of a family." --Donne.
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4. The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and
exercise of any office.
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These fines are only to be paid to the bishop during
his incumbency. --Swift.
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