Definition of "nominee" in English

noun

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.

   • 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.

3. A person to whom the holder of a copyhold estate surrenders their interest.