nomination
Americannoun
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an act or instance of nominating, especially to office.
The floor is open for nomination of candidates for the presidency.
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the state of being nominated.
Other Word Forms
- nonnomination noun
- renomination noun
Etymology
Origin of nomination
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin nōminātiōn- (stem of nōminātiō ) a naming, nomination. See nominate, -ion
Example Sentences
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It was announced on Monday that Ingerson was dropped as a candidate, just two days before the close of nominations for the Holyrood elections on 7 May.
From BBC
Full lists of candidates are expected to be announced after close of nominations.
From BBC
She has also appeared in a number of other critically-acclaimed films, earning Oscar best actress nominations for Bradley Cooper's Maestro and Emerald Fennell's Promising Young Woman.
From BBC
And as long as Warsh's nomination process continues, Powell can legally remain in his role as chair.
From Barron's
Assuming his nomination is confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell in mid-May, when Powell’s term ends.
From Barron's
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