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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Incumbent

"The Office of the President, through its incumbent, could be edging closer to being put on trial." (Daily Maverick.)

Does "incumbent" mean "the President" in the above?
  

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Yes, it does.

— New Hope

  • Yes, it does.
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New Hope Yes, it does.
Thanks.
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The incumbent is the one who is still in office.
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