incumbency
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
Definition
The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
Examples
His long incumbency as mayor allowed him to build strong relationships with local business leaders.
The challenger struggled to overcome the natural advantages of the current incumbency.
During her incumbency, the university saw its highest levels of research funding in history.
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