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nomination definition

nomi·na·tion (näm′ə nā′s̸hən)

noun

the act of nominating or the fact of being nominated

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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