ALL meanings of candidacy
can·di·date
C c - variable noun candidacy Someone's candidacy is their position of being a candidate in an election. 3
- noun candidacy the fact or state of being a candidate 3
- noun candidacy standing for election 1
- noun candidacy The state, or act of being a candidate. 1
- noun candidacy a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.: a candidate for governor. 1
- noun candidacy a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc. 1
- noun candidacy a person who is deserving of or seems destined for a certain end or fate: Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse. 1
- noun candidacy a student studying for a degree: Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements. 1
- verb without object candidacy to become a candidate for service as a new minister of a church; preach before a congregation that is seeking a new minister. 1