nominationn.[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; as, to win the nomination.()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.)