candidateship

Example Sentences

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The number and the capacities of the candidates are more apt to restrict the choice of electors than the conditions of the candidateship.

From American Institutions and Their Influence by Tocqueville, Alexis de

Mr. Carlyle was intensely popular in West Lynne, setting aside his candidateship and his oratory; and West Lynne made common cause against Sir Francis Levison.

From East Lynne by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

The candidateship between Lord Palmerston and the historian Alison for the office of Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow, resulted in a majority for the latter, on the gross poll, of 69.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various

The number and the capacities of the candidates are more apt to restrict the choice of electors than the connections of the candidateship.

From Democracy in America — Volume 1 by Reeves, Henry

For Mr. Trenchard, besides the wondrously sweetening power of his candidateship, came of a very ancient name in Dorsetshire.

From Agatha's Husband A Novel by Crane, Walter