Both Uses of
nominate
in
The Merchant of Venice
- Go with me to a notary, seal me there Your single bond; and, in a merry sport, If you repay me not on such a day, In such a place, such sum or sums as are Express'd in the condition, let the forfeit Be nominated for an equal pound Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken In what part of your body pleaseth me.†
Scene 1.3 *
- Is it so nominated in the bond?†
Scene 4.1
Definition:
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(nominate) propose that someone be offered a position, be a candidate, or receive an honoreditor's notes: Often, nomination is just the first step. Multiple people may be nominated for a single position or honor with a winner selected by vote. Or a single nominee may require approval of a group before the offer is official.