incumbent: Meaning and Definition of

in•cum•bent

1. holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
2. obligatory (often fol. by on or upon): a duty incumbent upon me.
3. resting, lying, leaning, or pressing on something: incumbent upon the cool grass.

1. the holder of an office: The incumbent was challenged by a fusion candidate.
2. a person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice.