Nomination
Pronunciation : Nom`i*na"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. nominatio: cf. F. nomination.]
Definition : 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 Unabridged Dictionary, 1913