Meaning of candidacy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkændɪdəsi/

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  1. Noun

    candidacy

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from candidate + -acy

    Definitions

    1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected

    Derived terms

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