Definition of "noncandidate" [noncandidate]

• Informal A person who has announced that he or she is not a candidate, especially for political office. (noun)

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• "While only 36 percent said they were not satisfied with the announced candidates and would "like to see more candidates," 48 percent named at least one noncandidate they would like to see run."
• "It was unusual for the Secret Service to be protecting a noncandidate for president, but in light of the Kennedy history, and the current wave of violence, Hill thought, perhaps this made sense."
• "But the polling orgs will continue including him - resulting in a noncandidate in the "top 3.""