Synonyms

candidacy

American

[kan-di-duh-see] / ˈkæn dɪ də si /

especially British, candidature

noun

the fact or state of running for office or of seeking a position, title, degree, etc..

She has announced her candidacy for the 51st seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Other Word Forms

precandidacy noun

Etymology

Origin of candidacy

candid(ate) ( def. ) + -acy ( def. )

Example Sentences

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His rapid ascension is proof that in an era of intense load management, increasingly specialized bullpens and near-ubiquitious arm injuries, a massive shift is underway in how voters evaluate pitchers’ candidacies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Burrows announced his candidacy earlier in January, saying that under his leadership the UUP would be "clear, credible and on the front foot".

From BBC

In late September, Guineans approved a new constitution in a referendum that permitted junta members to run for office, paving the way for Doumbouya's candidacy.

From Barron's

She backed the speakership candidacy of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries saying he is “respected by the members” and is “a unifier.”

From Salon

But in statement, issued on Sunday, the MSP confirmed that she had withdrawn her candidacy.

From BBC

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