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incumbency in German

incumbency in German is Amt, Amtsinhaberschaft, Aufgabe — incumbency means the period during which someone holds an official position.

incumbency in German

Amt
noun
The state of being incumbent.
Amtsinhaberschaft
noun
The state of being incumbent.
Aufgabe
noun
An obligation or duty.
Obliegenheit
noun
An obligation or duty.
Pflicht
noun
An obligation or duty.
Verpflichtung
noun
An obligation or duty.
Amt
noun
A tenure.
Amtszeit
noun
A tenure.
Pfründe
noun
A tenure.
Pfründe
noun
(figurative) Benefice, lucrative position or possession.

What does "incumbency" mean?

  1. noun The period during which someone holds an official position.
  2. noun Something that a person is required to do.
  3. noun A well-paid position or possession, especially a church post.
    "ORR believes the two companies have incumbency advantages dating back to privatisation."
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incumbency in a sentence

  • ORR believes the two companies have incumbency advantages dating back to privatisation.
  • They do so on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, animal farming, finance, construction firms, car manufacturers and airline companies, but also on behalf of something bigger than any of those interests: the power of incumbency.

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What is "incumbency" in German?
"incumbency" in German is Amt, Amtsinhaberschaft, Aufgabe. incumbency means: The period during which someone holds an official position.
Are there other ways to say "incumbency" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "incumbency": Amt, Amtsinhaberschaft, Aufgabe, Obliegenheit, Pflicht, Verpflichtung.
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