Nom′i‐na″tion (?), n. [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.
The nomination of persons to places being... a flower of his crown, he would reserve to himself. Clarendon.
2. The denomination, or name. Bp. Pearson.