Both Uses of
nominate
in
The Iceman Cometh
- You remember, Ed, you, too, Mac—the boys was going to nominate me for Alderman.†
Act 1 *
- Oh, I know there was jealous wise guys said the boys was giving me the nomination because they knew they couldn't win that year in this ward.†
Act 1
Definition:
propose that someone be offered a position, be a candidate, or receive an honor
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.