in·cum·ben·cy /ɪnˈkʌmbən(t)si/
  在職,義務,在職期間
  In·cum·ben·cy n.; pl. Incumbencies
  1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.
  2. That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight.
  3. That which is morally incumbent, or is imposed, as a rule, a duty, obligation, or responsibility. “The incumbencies of a family.”
  4. The state of holding a benefice; the full possession and exercise of any office.
     These fines are only to be paid to the bishop during his incumbency.   --Swift.
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  incumbency
       n 1: the term during which some position is held [syn: tenure,
            term of office]
       2: a duty that is incumbent upon you
       3: the office of an incumbent