non|can|di|date «non KAN duh dayt, -diht», noun.
a person who has not announced or is unwilling to announce his candidacy for an office: »
One of the most maddening candidates in a political race is the noncandidate. He is the fellow who is being talked for a race but who will just never admit his candidacy until the last minute (Tuscaloosa News).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.