candidacy

noun can·di·da·cy \ˈkan-də-də-sē, ˈka-nə-\

: the position of a person who is trying to be elected : the state of being a candidate

plural can·di·da·cies

Full Definition of CANDIDACY

: the state of being a candidate <he is expected to announce his candidacy>

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noun can·di·da·cy \ˈkan-də-də-sē\

plural can·di·da·cies

: the position of a person who is trying to be elected : the state of being a candidate <He announced his candidacy for governor.>

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