Incumbency /(?)/

In·cum·ben·cy

Incumbency

n.

pl. Incumbencies

  1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.
  2. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight.
  3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility.
  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.