Incumbent

in-kum'berit, a. Lying or resting upon supported; buoyed up; lying or resting, as duty or obligation; indispensable" — n. One in'present po e ion of a benefice, or office. — Iacum'bency, -benslf, n. State of being, or that which is, incumbent; weight; rule; duty; obligation. (Eccl.) State of holding a benefice, or office.