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incumbentRefers to an entity that is currently in power. For example, in politics, the "incumbent senator" is the person who holds that office today. An "incumbent company" is an organization that has been providing goods and services for some time. See ILEC. incumbent a person who holds an office, esp a clergyman holding a benefice incumbent [in′kəm·bənt] (biology) Lying on or down. (geology) Lying above, said of a stratum that is superimposed or overlies another stratum. (ecology) Referring to the occupation and utilization of resources to the exclusion of other species. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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