Put up with the possibility of election? (5)

I believe the answer is:

stood

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'put up with' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Paid" , "Was a candidate for election" , "Remained valid" , "Remained upright" , "Tolerated; stayed upright" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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