Both Uses of
incumbent
in
Emma
- "Well, sir," cried Mr. Weston, "as I took Miss Taylor away, it is incumbent on me to supply her place, if I can; and I will step to Mrs. Goddard in a moment, if you wish it."†
Chpt 2.7-8
- She did not mean to have her own affections entangled again, and it would be incumbent on her to avoid any encouragement of his.†
Chpt 3.1-2 *
Definition:
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(incumbent as in: the incumbent governor) the person who currently holds an official position