candidacy

noun (a candidacy, candidacies)

«candidacy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Being a candidate in an election, or trying to be chosen for a job or position. tree →

In the lessons

In politics and news: «she announced her candidacy for president». In school elections, pupils announce their candidacy for school council. UK English also uses «candidature».

Examples

She announced her candidacy for class president. tree →
His candidacy for mayor surprised everyone. tree →
The party supported her candidacy. tree →
He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal. tree →
Write a speech to support your candidacy for school council. tree →

Note

Plural: candidacies. Formal. Related: candidate (the person), stand for/run for election.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «candidacy» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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