Definition of candidacy
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: the state of being a candidate he is expected to announce his candidacy
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He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
1848
First Known Use of candidacy
1848
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: the position of a person who is trying to be elected : the state of being a candidate
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: 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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