candidacy

noun

can·​di·​da·​cy ˈkan-də-də-sē How to pronounce candidacy (audio)
ˈka-nə-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
he is expected to announce his candidacy

Examples of candidacy in a Sentence

He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
Recent Examples on the Web Swiftly following her speech Wednesday, Trump's campaign in a fundraising email claimed that Haley had endorsed his candidacy and did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the message. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2024 Shortly after, Harrigan, who previously announced his candidacy for the state’s 14th Congressional District, switched to the 10th Congressional District. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024 Of course, Garvey, who didn’t sink a penny into TV advertising, benefited enormously from the tens of millions that Schiff and his allies spent promoting his candidacy. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 In the fall, breakout performances on the national debate stage gave her candidacy a jolt. Jonathan Weisman Ruth Fremson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 The ruling means Trump's name will be listed on the primary and general election ballots in Colorado, and is expected to resolve challenges to his candidacy pending in several states. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2024 The court's order was filed 1:34 p.m. Tuesday, around the time the commission started to discuss the challenges to Rust's candidacy. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024 Kennedy originally launched his candidacy as a Democrat but switched in October to run as an independent. Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 During her candidacy last year, Karamo promised to lead the state through the 2024 election. USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of candidacy was in 1693

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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

candidacy

noun
can·​di·​da·​cy ˈkan-dəd-ə-sē How to pronounce candidacy (audio)
ˈkan-əd-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
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