Início Dicionário Iincumbency

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incumbency

incumbency

Noun

pl: incumbencies

This term carries a strong association with political power and the structural advantages that come with already holding a position. It describes not just the duration of a term, but the institutional weight and visibility that a current office-holder possesses, which often creates an uneven playing field for challengers.

In a legal or administrative sense, it refers to the actual tenure of a person in a specific role. While it is generally used in a neutral descriptive way to mark time, in electoral contexts it often implies a strategic advantage, such as access to government resources or established name recognition.

Meanings

Nounincumbency

The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.

The president is seeking a second term after a successful first incumbency.

Nounincumbency

The status of being the current holder of a political office, often providing an advantage in elections.

The candidate relied heavily on the advantages of incumbency to secure the vote.

Examples

The senator is relying on the advantage of incumbency to win the next election.

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The senator is relying on the advantage of incumbency to win the next election.

During his incumbency, the mayor implemented several major infrastructure projects.

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During his incumbencythe mayor implemented several major infrastructure projects.

I wonder if the incumbency advantage is still as strong in the digital age.

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I wonder if the incumbency advantage is still as strong in the digital age.

The party believes that incumbency will protect their seat in the upcoming vote.

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The party believes that incumbency will protect their seat in the upcoming vote.

Her incumbency was marked by a period of unprecedented economic growth.

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Her incumbency was marked by a period of unprecedented economic growth.

You cannot beat a candidate who has the full weight of incumbency behind them.

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You cannot beat a candidate who has the full weight of incumbency behind them.

The board discussed whether the current incumbency had lasted too long.

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The board discussed whether the current incumbency had lasted too long.

He spent his entire incumbency fighting against the old bureaucracy.

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He spent his entire incumbency fighting against the old bureaucracy.

The challenge for the newcomer is to overcome the power of incumbency.

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The challenge for the newcomer is to overcome the power of incumbency.

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