NOMINATE

nominate (nom-[schwa]-n[schwa]t), adj. Civil law. Classified; having a special name or designation. See nominate contract under CONTRACT. 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; […]