candidatura
1. The state of being a candidate; the act of running for or seeking a political office, position, or honor
She announced her candidacy for president last month.
Ela anunciou sua candidatura para presidenta mês passado.
2. The period during which someone is a candidate for an office or position
His candidacy lasted six months before he withdrew from the race.
Sua candidatura durou seis meses antes que ele se retirasse da disputa.
3. The qualification or eligibility to be considered as a candidate
The committee reviewed his candidacy and found him suitable for the role.
O comitê analisou sua candidatura e o considerou adequado para o cargo.
In both Brazilian and American political contexts, 'candidacy' is a formal term used extensively during election cycles. In Brazil, 'candidatura' is central to political discourse, particularly during municipal, state, and federal elections. The term carries significant weight in legal and electoral language, often associated with registration deadlines and formal requirements set by electoral courts (TSE - Tribunal Superior Eleitoral).
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw one's hat in the ring (announce candidacy)
mount a candidacy (launch a campaign)
declare one's candidacy (formally announce intention to run)
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