Candidacy

Pronunciation: /ˈkændɪdəsiː/

Candidacy (noun)

  1. The state of being a person who wants to be chosen for a public job or position.
  2. The period when someone is considered for a job, course, or award.
  3. The formal process of being reviewed and approved as a possible choice by an organization.

Examples

  • Her candidacy for office gained strong support.
  • Their candidacy for office started after the election announcement.