candidature
Noun: 1. The state or fact of being a candidate in an election: The formal status of a person who is seeking to be elected to a political office or position. 2. The campaign or process of being a candidate: The activities and efforts associated with running for an elected office.
The word "candidature" is a formal term, primarily used in British English and in political or organizational contexts. It refers to the act of standing for election or the period during which one is an official candidate. It is often used with verbs like "announce," "withdraw," "support," or "oppose."
- The party will officially announce her candidature for the presidency next week.
- After the scandal, he was forced to withdraw his candidature.
- Her candidature received strong support from young voters.
- There are three people who have declared their candidature for the vacant seat on the council.
- "To put forward one's candidature": To formally present oneself as a candidate.
- He decided to put forward his candidature for the leadership role.
- "Candidature for a post/position": Used to specify the role being sought.
- Her candidature for the director's position is being carefully considered.
- Candidate (n): The person who is seeking or is nominated for an office, prize, or honor.
- She is the leading candidate in the election.
- Candidacy (n): A synonym for "candidature," more commonly used in American English.
- He announced his candidacy for governor.
- Candidacy: The fact of being a candidate (largely interchangeable).
- Nomination: The act of formally proposing someone as a candidate.
- Running: (Informal) The act of being a candidate in an election.
"Candidature" specifically denotes the status or the campaign of being a candidate. It is not used for the person themselves (that is the "candidate"). It focuses on the process and formal standing rather than the individual's personal qualities or platform.
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the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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