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Term: Encumbent

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A person who holds a particular office or position.

Usage: John Smith is the encumbent of the presidency.

Sample Sentence: The encumbent mayor was reelected for another term.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Currently holding an official position or role.

Usage: The encumbent senator is running for reelection.

Sample Sentence: As the encumbent coach, she had to make tough decisions for the team.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To impose a burden or responsibility on someone.

Usage: The unexpected project encumbent us with extra work.

Sample Sentence: His laziness encumbents his coworkers to pick up his slack.