candidature

Noun

Meaning

Candidacy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

candidacy campaigning electioneering political campaign campaign running application candidate nomination bid nominate filtration applicant stump leaching
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Antonyms

division avoid block separation firing withdrawal
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Hypernyms

cause movement campaign effort drive crusade

Hyponyms

hustings stumping whispering campaign front-porch campaign front-porch campaigning

Related terms

candidacy

Phrases with the word

be a candidature for the post

Examples

A candidature could turn into a bribery competition, without ever knowing exactly how much competitors paid to obtain office. Source: Internet

After Parnami’s resignation in early 2018, Raje again got her way as the central leadership had to take back the candidature of Shekhawat, who was its first choice for heading the party in Rajasthan. Source: Internet

He also questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) why it is looking on as police are blocking aspirants it has cleared to consult Ugandans about their candidature ahead of 2021 elections. Source: Internet

On the advice of an expert committee, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has decided to rule-off the cancellation of candidature under the unfair means (UFM) practice. Source: Internet

India's candidature for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council is currently backed by several countries including United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, African Union nations, United States and China. Source: Internet

DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda, who has a running feud with Tihara since the annual general body meeting in December, was also in favour of Jaitley’s potential candidature. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

candidate with the most votes wins candidateship candidating Candide candidemia candidemic