Nominee

What nominee means

Put simply, nominee is part of the working vocabulary of a civil case. The short definition above covers the usual meaning. Still, a specific rule, statute or contract can give it a narrower meaning. For that reason, check how it is used in your own documents.

Where nominee comes up

The term is used across many kinds of cases. For example, you may see it in pleadings, motions and court orders. To see it in context, browse the motions and procedures library or the Learn the Law topics.

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How to research the term

Start with the primary source. For example, if nominee appears in a federal rule, read the rule itself and its official notes. After that, check your court’s local rules and any standing orders from the judge. In addition, search recent decisions from your own state or federal district. They show how courts read nominee in practice. Because state rules often differ, our state procedures guide links to each state’s official rules. Above all, make sure the version you read is still in force.

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Related legal terms

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• Ninth Amendment: the article of the Bill of Rights providing that "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." It confirms that people hold rights beyond those listed.
• No contest: a plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but does not contest the charge.
• Nolle prosequi: a prosecutor's formal decision to drop criminal charges.

Why precise terms matter

Courts read legal terms closely. As a result, knowing the exact meaning of a word helps you follow orders, rules and filings. Each glossary entry on Lawtopolis is short on purpose and links to the pages where the term is used.