Nomination \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. [Obs.]

--Bp. Pearson.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)