n. A person who is in present possession of a benefice or of any office. [ 1913 Webster ]
The incumbent lieth at the mercy of his patron. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. incumbens, -entis, p. pr. of incumbere to lie down upon, press upon; pref. in- in, on + cumbere (in comp.); akin to cubare to lie down. See Incubate. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Two incumbent figures, gracefully leaning upon it. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
To move the incumbent load they try. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
All men, truly zealous, will perform those good works that are incumbent on all Christians. Sprat. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an incumbent manner; so as to be incumbent. [ 1913 Webster ]