incumbent (up)on (someone)



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incumbent (up)on (someone)

Imposed or expected as an obligation, duty, or requirement on someone. As the wealthier citizens of the country, it's my firm belief that it is incumbent upon us to contribute toward the welfare of those who are less fortunate. He felt it was incumbent on him to take over the responsibilities of his father's business.
See also: incumbent

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FranckFRAWNKFrench
Ottiliaoot-TEE-lee-ahSwedish
TomÁSto-MAHS (Spanish), too-MASH (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese, Irish
CathrinKAHT-reenGerman
HartaHAHR-tahIndonesian
Pallas (1)PAL-əs (English)Greek Mythology