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Incumbent (Adjective)

Necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding; "it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts".

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It is incumbent on parents to provide for their children's education and well-being.
As a public figure, it is incumbent on her to set a good example for her fans.
It is incumbent on companies to ensure the safety and health of their employees.
As a member of the community, it is incumbent on him to participate in local charity events.
It is incumbent on the government to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

Currently holding an office; "the incumbent governor".

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The incumbent president was facing a tough re-election campaign against a popular challenger.
As the incumbent mayor, she was expected to win the upcoming election easily.
The incumbent senator had held his seat for over 20 years and was considered unbeatable.
The incumbent CEO was under pressure to improve the company's financial performance.
The incumbent governor was criticized for his handling of the state's budget crisis.

Lying or leaning on something else; "an incumbent geological formation".

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The incumbent rocks leaned against the ancient mountain, their weight and pressure slowly reshaping the landscape over millions of years.
As the incumbent layer of sediment compressed the underlying strata, it formed a distinct pattern of folds and creases.
The geologist studied the incumbent formations, searching for clues about the region's tectonic history and the forces that had shaped the land.
The incumbent bed of limestone was overlain by a layer of shale, which had been deposited in a later geological era.
The incumbent volcanic deposits, hardened into a solid mass, formed a foundation for the newer layers of soil and vegetation.