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n. Candidacy.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state of being a candidate; candidateship; candidacy.
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n. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Word Usage
"Oh, and as for F&H, I will say this - whoever wants to run for it will need 2 things to gain candidature - the support and endorsement of MH and the hearts and minds of the large activist core within the association"