Botanists are arguing over its proper designation, debating as to whether it is a separate species or simply a variety.

The proper designation of the way our antiquities are treated is vandalism.

The leader, or to give him his proper designation, the stock-keeper, was part owner of the drove.

He says, for example, "I am rich," when the proper designation for his condition would be "poor."

Nowadays only the latter is recognized by dictionaries and publishers as a proper designation.

"The dolphins,' he said with distinct emphasis on their proper designation, "have caused me no problems at all.

In response to the federal inquiry, the campaign wrote to the commission, saying the mayor had put "the proper designation" on the checks.

I believe paranoia would be the proper designation.

Many authors consider being or existence to be the proper designation for the reality of God.

I didn't even know what her proper designation was.