incumbency
/ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
noun
- The period during which someone holds a particular office or position.
- During his incumbency as mayor, the city built three new parks.
- The president's incumbency was marked by economic growth.
- Her incumbency on the board lasted twelve years.
- The fact of holding a particular office or position.
- Incumbency often gives a candidate an advantage in elections.
- They questioned the fairness of using incumbency to win votes.
- The senator's incumbency helped him raise more campaign funds.