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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While even Flavio at first appeared unsure about his candidacy, at one point saying he might abandon his presidential aspirations for a "price", he has leaned into the role and slowly risen in opinion polls.

From Barron's

"We need energy for Nepal's change," the 49-year-old aspiring prime minister told AFP, saying his candidacy represented a break from decades of rule by a tight-knit and ageing elite.

From Barron's

Two days after the bombings, Rajapaksa declared his candidacy and went on to win the November vote in a landslide after promising to stamp out Islamist extremism.

From Barron's

Kim, who announced her candidacy in January, has garnered attention with an endorsement from U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Three Republicans have declared their candidacies, but that party’s convention isn’t until April.

From Los Angeles Times

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