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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
[[Latin]] nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at [[name]]
[[Latin]] nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name — more at [[name]]
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1545]
*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1545]
==Definitions==
==Definitions==
*1 : designate, [[name]]
*1 : designate, [[name]]
*3 : to enter (a horse) in a race
*3 : to enter (a horse) in a race
==Description==
==Description==
'''Nomination''' is part of the [[process]] of selecting a [[candidate]] for either election to an office, or the bestowing of an [[honor]] or award.
In the [[context]] of [[elections]] for [[public]] office, a candidate who has been selected by a [[political]] party is normally said to be the nominee of that party. The party's selection (that is, the nomination) is typically accomplished either based on one or more primary elections or by means of a [[political]] party [[convention]] or caucus, according to the rules of the party and any applicable election [[laws]].
In some [[jurisdictions]] the nominee of a recognized [[political]] party is entitled to appear on the general election ballot paper. Candidates who are unaffiliated with any political party are typically required to submit a nominating [[petition]] in order to gain ballot [[access]]. In others all [[candidates]] have to meet nomination rules criteria to stand.
Candidate comes from the [[Latin]] word "candida" (white). In Ancient [[Rome]], people running for [[political]] office would often wear togas chalked and bleached to be bright white. Such garments would be worn by [[candidates]] at [[speeches]], [[debates]], [[conventions]], and other [[public]] [[functions]].
[[Category: Political Science]]