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What is another word for incumbency?

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[ ɪnkˈʌmbənsi], [ ɪnkˈʌmbənsi], [ ɪ_n_k_ˈʌ_m_b_ə_n_s_i]

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How to use "Incumbency" in context?

The word incumbency means the state of being in office. It is a term used in politics and elections to describe the fact that a particular person or party remains in office. In most cases, the incumbent is the party or candidate that is currently in office.

The incumbent advantage is a name given to the phenomenon by political scientists Juan Linz and Fred Wynd which states that an incumbent administration has an advantage in the political arena over its opponent. This advantage may come in the form of funded campaigns, positive media coverage, and name recognition.

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