The term 'incumbent' can be defined as an OFFICIAL, RESIDENT, OCCUPANT, OFFICEHOLDER, OBEDIENT, or VICAR. An incumbent is someone who holds a position of authority or responsibility, such as a political office, a job, or a religious office. They are usually elected or appointed to the position and are expected to fulfill their duties in an OBEDIENT manner. The term can also refer to a person who is currently occupying a particular office or position.