noun
remaining task; remaining duty
Refers to work or responsibilities that are still left to be done, often in an official or organizational context.
前任者の残任を引き継ぐ。
Take over the remaining tasks from the predecessor.
noun
remainder of one's term of office; remaining tenure
Specifically used for the remaining period of a fixed-term position, such as a political office or board membership.
市長の残任はあと半年だ。
The mayor's remaining term is only half a year.