- He needed a guardian, purely nominal, to satisfy the prejudices of the world.

This power was never effectual and the title was purely nominal, as he was his father's heir.

As a lawyer who has specialized in constitutional law I assure you that the sovereign's confirmation is purely nominal.

This is purely nominal and has no effect on its status as a unitary municipality.

The sub-tenant might have to provide knight service, or finance just a portion of it, or pay something purely nominal.

The intended restriction of .co.uk to companies is purely nominal; in practice it is open to any and all applicants.

After 1564 their position was purely nominal, and the final incumbent was expelled from Lhasa in 1635.

It is purely nominal and has no effect on the legal status of the municipality.

Collateral is something purely nominal: clothes given as a pledge must be returned at night in case that is the person's only possession.

The margravial title was purely nominal after that.