nominate, vb.
1. To propose (a person) for election or appointment (Steven nominated Jane for president). [Cases: Elections 122–147; Officers and Public Employees
8. C.J.S. Elections §§ 93, 95, 97–110, 111(1), 112–114, 115(1), 116, 118(1), 119(1), 135–137, 162; Officers and Public Employees§ 47.]
2. To name or designate (a person) for a position (the testator nominated an executor, who later withdrew because he couldn’t perform his duties). [Cases: Executors and Administrators 14, 17(7). C.J.S. Executors and Administrators §§ 17–21, 43.]
