are incumbent upon
verbformal/kõˈpɛtɐ̃j̃/medium
com·pe·tem
Definition
Third person plural present indicative of the verb 'competir'. Belong to, are incumbent upon, are the responsibility of.
The supervisory functions are incumbent upon the regulatory bodies.
The tasks that are incumbent upon him are described in the contract.
Common collocations
the functions are incumbent upon himare incumbent upon the courts
Etymology
Do latim 'competere' (concorrer, pertencer).