nomination

(näm′ə nās̸hən)

noun

the act of nominating or the fact of being nominated

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

See nomination in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

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