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candidacy announcement

[ˈkændɪdəsi əˈnaʊnsmənt]
nounpl: candidacy announcements
anúncio de candidatura
1. A formal public declaration by a person stating their intention to run for political office or a position of leadership
The senator made her candidacy announcement at a rally downtown.
A senadora fez seu anúncio de candidatura em um comício no centro da cidade.
2. The official statement or event in which a candidate formally declares their intention to seek election
His candidacy announcement was broadcast live on national television.
Seu anúncio de candidatura foi transmitido ao vivo na televisão nacional.
Synonyms
campaign announcementdeclaration of candidacycampaign declarationelectoral announcement
Antonyms
withdrawal from candidacycampaign suspension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anúncio de candidatura
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
lançamento de candidatura
Alternative term meaning 'launching of candidacy', also widely used
Portugal
anúncio de candidatura
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
apresentação de candidatura
Alternative term meaning 'presentation of candidacy'

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw one's hat in the ring
declare one's intention to run
launch a campaign
toss your name in the hat
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