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(näm′ə nā′s̸hən)

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the act of nominating or the fact of being nominated

Origin: ME, calling by name < OFr < L nominatio < pp. of nominare: see nominate

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noun

The act or an instance of appointing a person to office.
The act or an instance of submitting a name for candidacy or appointment.
The state of being nominated.

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