| 释义 |
† inˈcumbence Obs.
[f. incumbent: see next and -ence.]
a. The fact of being incumbent; an overhanging or impending.
b. A matter that is incumbent; a duty or obligation.
1677Hale Contempl. ii. 227 When the Necessity and Fear, and Incumbence of Evil is removed [etc.]. 1681R. Burthogge An Argument (1684) 18 Which Duty and Incumbence, and the Consequentialness of it from the Covenant, is [etc.]. 1700Rycaut Contn. Knolles' Hist. Turks III. 131 The next care and incumbence of the Generals was to provide Winter-quarters. 1768Woman of Honor III. 137 The education of his only son..he held too sacred an incumbence to trust to any one but himself. |