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Nominee

/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ · noun

Meaning

A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.
  2. A person or organisation in whose name a security is registered though true ownership is held by another party, called nominator, especially for the purpose of concealing the identity of the nominator.
  3. A person to whom the holder of a copyhold estate surrenders their interest.

Example Sentences

The Supreme Court confiscated half of Thaksin Shinawatra's fortune after finding that, while being Prime Minister, he held shares in commercial companies through nominees.

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What does nominee mean?

Nominee means A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office..

What is a synonym for nominee?

Common synonyms include nominatee, candidate, campaigner.

What is the opposite of nominee?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use nominee in a sentence?

The Supreme Court confiscated half of Thaksin Shinawatra's fortune after finding that, while being Prime Minister, he held shares in commercial companies through nominees.

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