denotation,
indication something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave"
naming -
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
decision,
determination,
conclusion the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
nomination the act of officially naming a candidate; "the Republican nomination for Governor"
co-optation,
co-option the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
