1. the periods of time during which someone holds an official position or office
Usage: plural of incumbency
2. the official positions or offices themselves
Usage: plural of incumbency

Examples

• The senator’s two incumbencies spanned over twelve years.
• During their respective incumbencies, both mayors focused on urban development.
• The committee reviewed the performance records of all recent incumbencies.
• Multiple incumbencies in the same family raised questions about political dynasties.
• The historian studied the incumbencies of three consecutive governors.
• Short incumbencies often result from political instability.