conferral

The definition of a conferral is the act of giving an honor or degree.

(noun)

An example of a conferral is the act of awarding someone an honorary Ph.D.

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See conferral in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a conferring of an honor, degree, or favor; bestowal

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