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incumbent administration
[ɪnˈkʌmbənt ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən]
noun
pl: incumbent administrations
administração incumbente
1.
The current government or executive branch in power; the administration that is presently holding office
The incumbent administration has announced new policies on healthcare reform.
A administração incumbente anunciou novas políticas de reforma da saúde.
2.
The sitting government responsible for the existing state of affairs
The incumbent administration faces criticism over economic performance.
A administração incumbente enfrenta críticas sobre o desempenho econômico.
Synonyms
current administration
sitting administration
government in power
present government
Antonyms
opposition
incoming administration
previous administration
successor administration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
administração no poder
Common usage in political discourse
General Brazilian
governo em exercício
Formal political terminology
Portugal
administração em funções
Formal European Portuguese term
Portugal
governo actual
Common in Portuguese media and politics
Related Idioms & Phrases
the powers that be
those in charge
the ruling party
in office
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