Definition of CANDIDACY

candidacy

Plural: candidacies

Noun

  • the campaign of a candidate to be elected
  • The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

Origin / Etymology

From candidate + -cy.

Synonyms

campaigning, candidature, electioneering, political campaign

Scrabble Score: 18

candidacy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
candidacy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
candidacy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

candidacy is a valid Words With Friends word