candidacy

especially British, can·di·da·ture

[kan-di-duh-see]

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of candidacy¹

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

Example Sentences

Finance ministers from the 20 countries sharing the single currency had until Friday to submit their candidacies for the job.

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Despite that Sacramento know-how and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

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In October, he formally announced his candidacy for next year’s elections.

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Two New Jersey teachers are suing over the use of their money to prop up Mr. Spiller’s candidacy.

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Presidential opposition researchers will eventually conduct exhaustive scrutiny of Newsom’s record as San Francisco mayor and California governor, potentially uncovering vulnerabilities that undermine his candidacy as the campaign intensifies.

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Related Words

• application 
• nomination