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incumbent administration

[ɪnˈkʌmbənt ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən]
nounpl: 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 administrationsitting administrationgovernment in powerpresent government
Antonyms
oppositionincoming administrationprevious administrationsuccessor 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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