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Grammar : Noun
Spell : noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt



Définition of candidateship

Origin :
  • c.1600s, from Latin candidatus "one aspiring to office," originally "white-robed," past participle of candidare "to make white or bright," from candidus (see candid). Office-seekers in ancient Rome wore white togas.
  • As in candidacy : noun willingness
Example sentences :
  • Could it be that Mr Ashburton had some other contest or candidateship in store for himself which he had not told her about?
  • Extract from : « Miss Marjoribanks » by Mrs (Margaret) Oliphant
  • For Mr. Trenchard, besides the wondrously sweetening power of his candidateship, came of a very ancient name in Dorsetshire.
  • Extract from : « Agatha's Husband » by Dinah Maria Craik (AKA: Dinah Maria Mulock)

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