What is the meaning of incumbent?

noun

adjective

  • Lying or leaning on something else.
    • usage: "an incumbent geological formation"
  • Necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding.
    • usage: "it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts"
  • Currently holding an office.
    • usage: "the incumbent governor"
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