be allowed to stand

Frequency: 5.02.6 per million words

to have permission to be a candidate in an election

standVERB + VERB

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be allowed to

Examples (10)

  • The independent candidate was finally allowed to stand in the local elections.
  • After reviewing her credentials, the committee decided she would be allowed to stand.
  • He hopes he will be allowed to stand for re-election despite recent controversies.
  • Only citizens over 18 years old are allowed to stand for public office.
  • The party leader confirmed that all eligible members would be allowed to stand.
  • Initially, he was not allowed to stand due to a technicality, but it was resolved.
  • Will she be allowed to stand in the upcoming by-election?
  • They argued that the candidate should be allowed to stand without prejudice.
  • If you meet the criteria, you will be allowed to stand for the presidency.
  • The new regulations specify who can be allowed to stand in parliamentary elections.