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Webster 1913 Edition
Nomination
Nomˊi-na′tion
,Noun.
[L.
nominatio
: cf. F. nomination
.] 1.
The act of naming or nominating; designation of a person as a candidate for office; the power of nominating; the state of being nominated;
as, to win the
. nomination
The
nomination
of persons to places being . . . a flower of his crown, he would reserve to himself. Clarendon.
2.
The denomination, or name.
[Obs.]
Bp. Pearson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Nomination
NOMINATION
,Noun.
1.
The act of naming or of nominating; the act of proposing by name for an office.2.
The power of nominating or appointing to office.The nomination of persons to places being a prerogative of the king--
3.
The state of being nominated. AB is in nomination for governor.