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n. - The campaign of one that presents himself or is presented by others often formally or officially as suitable for and aspiring to an office, position, membership, right, or honor

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  • Noun : a candidate for governor. ,Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse. ,Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum...
  • "Tymoshenko is, of course, not the sole alternative, but her candidature is a good one against the background of Yushchenko."
  • Total two thousand and 460 is the total number who submitted candidature, which is the reflection of enthusiasm, said Political observers of the country.
  • Asked if the decision to renounce his candidature was his own, Sarkozy answered: "Did I speak about this with the president of the republic?
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