(US, colloquial) The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.
(US, colloquial) The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.
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(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) The condition of becoming a candidate; candidateship.
(British) One who enters an examination without being enrolled as a student at the educational establishment where it is given.
(US, pejorative) A political candidate for elected office who is really or allegedly connected with or similar in views to the Ku Klux Klan.
(US, politics) Mounting a challenge to an incumbent office-holder in a party primary.
(Scotland) A candidate for the clerical office who fails, disqualified by incompetency or immorality.