candidature

IPA: kˈændʌdʌtˈʊr

Examples of "candidature" in Sentences

"Tymoshenko is, of course, not the sole alternative, but her candidature is a good one against the background of Yushchenko."
One of his supporters said Ed never explicitly told David he was going to stand before he announced his candidature publicly in May.
Asked if the decision to renounce his candidature was his own, Sarkozy answered: "Did I speak about this with the president of the republic?
Total two thousand and 460 is the total number who submitted candidature, which is the reflection of enthusiasm, said Political observers of the country.
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.