nomination
nomination. 1. The act of proposing a person for election or appointment. [Cases: Elections 122–140. C.J.S. Elections §§ 97–105, 111(1), 112–114, 115(1), 116, 118(1), 119(1), 135, 137, 162.] 2. The act of naming or designating a person for an office, membership, award, or like title or status. • Under parliamentary law, each nomination is effectively […]