Delegate
Delegate noun - A person sent on a mission to represent another.
Nomination and delegate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nomination" instead a noun "Delegate".
Nomination
Nomination noun - The act of officially naming a candidate.
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Synonyms for Nomination
Delegate and nomination are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delegate" instead a noun "Nomination".
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- This conflict was repeated during the 2012 nomination process by the Republican candidates, complete with compromises and negotiations regarding delegate votes.
Source: That One Rule - At the end, the former, played by Henry Fonda, throws the votes of his pledged delegate behind a dark horse candidate to deny the latter, a corrupt and ruthless politician played by Cliff Robertson, the nomination.
Source: Harsher In Hindsight / Film
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