incumbencies

noun

Definition of incumbenciesnext
plural of incumbency
as in duties
something one must do because of prior agreement few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end

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  1. duties
  2. obligations
  3. responsibilities
  4. commitments
Noun
  • Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of duties
Noun
  • Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.
    Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of obligations
Noun
  • Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Noun
  • Authenticity comes from real commitments—like partnerships or measurable initiatives—not just marketing.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This grassroots pressure, combined with high-profile political commitments, suggests that Gilpin's innovative approach to environmental advocacy might be the catalyst needed for lasting change in Indonesia and beyond.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of commitments
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