Candidacy Meaning
/ˈkændɪdəsi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being a candidate; candidateship.
Sentence Examples
We took the liberty of putting your candidacy on hold.
Tom announced his candidacy for class president.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She announced her ____ for mayor at the crowded town hall event.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She announced her ____ for the local school board elections today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English candidate English -cy English candidacy From candidate + -cy.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Let it be borne in mind, moreover, that since the period of his last candidacy he has rendered the most memorable services to the country"
— 1844, Epes Sargent, The Life and Public Services of Henry Clay:
"Anyhow, if the opportunity presented itself, Requesens thought that Philip should support the candidacies of Giovanni Ricci, Clemente Dolerá, and Ghislieri, . . ."
— 1984, Kenneth Meyer Setton, The Papacy and the Levant (1204-1571):
"However, this almost certainly happened because of the third party candidacy of former Republican President Theodore Roosevelt"
— 2002, Allan H. Keith, Turbulent Times:
"Artiles, a Republican operative with a reputation for a foul mouth and sharp elbows, is accused of financing a sham candidate whose candidacy was intended to siphon votes from a legitimate Democratic candidate in a state Senate race in South Florida’s 37th District. The candidate has the same last name as then-Democratic incumbent Jose Javier Rodriguez but did not actively campaign for the seat and has since admitted being recruited as a spoiler."
— 2021 March 18, Scott Glover, Curt Devine and Audrey Ash, “Former Florida state senator charged in spoiler candidate scheme”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She announced her ____ for mayor at the crowded town hall event.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She announced her ____ for the local school board elections today.