Incumbencies

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

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