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.
© Webster 1913.