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nominee

n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract. Example: In a real estate purchase agreement, Bob Buyer agrees to purchase the property, but provides that title (legal ownership) will be granted to "Bob Buyer or nominee," so that Buyer can sell his rights to another person before the deal closes, or because Buyer is really acting for someone else. 2) the executor proposed by a person in a will is a nominee until officially appointed by the judge after the testator (will writer) has died, and the will is submitted for probate (administration of the estate). 3) a person chosen by convention, petition or primary election to be a candidate for public office. (See: executor, agent)

NOMINEE. One who has been named or proposed for an office.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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They comprised the second set of nominees of Duterte Youth after the original set, led by Cardema's wife Ducielle Marie Cardema, withdrew its nomination.

3 more Duterte Youth nominees may be charged

'They will have no nominee. No one will get to seat.

Thorough study, firm decision needed on Cardema case: Guanzon

'This another wave of 'merry-go-round' of nominees of Duterte Youth is not just a clear violation of Republic Act [No.] 7941 ...

Ex-Comelec chief blocks Cardema bid as Duterte Youth rep

Speaking at the website launch and nominees announcement in Gaborone recently, chairperson Gloria Dzwikiti said the website would help on all issues pertaining to the awards including the announcement of nominees.

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'Comelec should recognize the official act of our party-list's official and legal board of trustees and proceed to accredit the official legitimate nominees named in the board resolution,' Arquiza said in a statement.

Senior Citizens party-list seeks Comelec action on other blocs, other nominees

Provide any involvement/activities the nominee has had with ACA, if any (i.e., contributed articles to ACA publications, served on committees):

2020 PETER P. LEJINS RESEARCH AWARD NOMINATION: TELL US ABOUT YOUR PETER P. LEJINS NOMINEE

Since the Reformist faction and its allies number fewer than 50 percent of the Majlis membership, support for the nominees went well beyond Rohani's base.

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Even Rajan's successor and present RBI Governor Urjit Patel had suggested withdrawal of nominee directors from the boards of public sector banks (PSBs) to avoid any conflict of interest.

Rajan opposes having RBI nominee on boards of public sector banks

The opposition alliance named 'alliance for free and fair elections' had earlier decided to support a PML-N candidate for PM, a PPP nominee for speaker and MMA one for deputy speaker slot.

Bilawal says will urge PML-N to change its PM nominee

The nominee has confirmed paying GHS54,000 to the 27-member assembly for confirmation, but secured only 12 'Yes' votes out of the required 18 votes to become the DCE.

APPROVAL OF DCEs PURE BIZ Taking money from the nominee is normal because the entire process is business, and nobody should do business and lose -Assembly Member

STOP VETTINGAmong other things, Mr Adan is seeking conservatory orders against the vetting of the new nominee pending the hearing and determination of the case.He also wants the governor to show reasons why his contract was terminated and a new nominees name forwarded to the county assembly for vetting in disregard of the constitutional principles of public appointments.