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Definition of candidature:
Synonyms:
candidacy, run, electioneering, political campaign, canvassing, campaigning, campaign, bell ringing.
Usage examples:
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Colonel Halkett was one of the guests at Steynham who knew and respected her, and he paid her a visit and alluded to Nevil's candidature, apparently not thinking much the worse of him.
- "The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith. -
Among others there was Mr. Frank Houston, whose candidature was not pressed by himself,- as could not well have been done,- but was enforced by Gertrude on his behalf.
- "Ayala's Angel", Anthony Trollope. -
The excitement of the meeting and in the House may be imagined when- after a short but very cordial and effective speech from Mr. Bennett, the member for North Whinwick, in support of Mr. Wharton's candidature- Mr. Wilkins, the miner's member for Derlingham, rose and made a series of astounding charges against the personal honour of the member for West Brookshire.
- "Marcella", Mrs. Humphry Ward.