Definition of "candidature" [can•di•da•ture]

• The condition of becoming a candidate. (noun)

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• "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"
• "This is of course far from surprising; not only was he unofficially confirmed last October but even heads of government from among the European Socialists (such as Brown and Zapatero) support his candidature, which is why the socialists haven't bothered putting up their own candidate for the job."
• "Total two thousand and 460 is the total number who submitted candidature, which is the reflection of enthusiasm, said Political observers of the country."