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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

No one needed his blessing to enter the race, or his backing to sustain their candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Ingerson posted on social media that there had been a "two-year long campaign of bullying, lies, rumours and smears designed to stop my candidacy".

From BBC

Even without having Chile’s backing, Bachelet, 74, can still proceed with her candidacy, as she retains Brazil's and Mexico's backing.

From Barron's

An Institute of Governmental Studies poll in August gauged interest in the potential candidacy of Newsom and Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

Kast has so far given no indication of whether he will support her candidacy.

From Barron's

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