In-cūm'ben-cy, n.

n. [Sp. incumbencia, It. incumbenza, incombenza.]

1. The state of being incumbent; a lying or resting on something.
2. That which is incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight.
3. That which is imposed, as a rule, a duty, or an obligation.
4. (Eccl.) The state of holding, or being in possession of, a benefice, or of an office.

These fines are to be paid to the bishop only during his incumbency. Swift.