INCUMBENCY

incumbency. Incumbency, n. the keeping of a benefice, a lying upon

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In‐cum″ben‐cy (?), n.; pl. Incumbencies (#). [[From Incumbent.]] 1. 1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.
2. 2. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight. Evelyn.
3. 3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility. “The incumbencies of a family.” Donne.
4. 4. The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office.
These fines are only to be paid to the bishop during his incumbency. Swift.