incumbent on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, incumbent upon . Imposed as an obligation or duty on, obligatory for. For example, He felt it was incumbent on us all to help the homeless . [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

It is incumbent on medical institutions to champion female physicians, not only as rank-and-file doctors but also as leaders of the profession and its organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

Good child protection practices are expected of all organisations, but perhaps it is even more incumbent on religious institutions to get things right because of the moral leadership many expect of them.

From BBC

It must also be said that when populist and anti-democratic politicians give Israel a bear hug based on their religious convictions, it is incumbent on those of us who know better, to reject such affiliation.

From Salon

But the stakes are high: Whoever wins the special election will be the incumbent on the November ballot, a significant advantage in the race for the full two-year term.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s incumbent on me to be more sensitive to how my behavior is received by employees and to understand that the only thing that matters is not my perception but their perception,” Mr. Gruenberg said.

From New York Times

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