Encumbant or incumbent

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Encumbant
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Incumbent

Adjective

Definition:

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

Examples:

  1. The government realized that it was incumbent on them to act

Synonyms:

  • Binding
  • Obligatory
  • Mandatory
  • Necessary

Incumbent

Noun

Definition:

The holder of an office or post

Examples:

  1. The present incumbent will soon be retiring

Synonyms:

  • Holder
  • Bearer
  • Occupant

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The correct word is incumbent

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