conferral

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift

Word Origin

conferral (n.)
1880, from confer + -al (2).

Example

1. The wind picked up , and the oaks whispered in conferral .
2. Conferral or receipt of an academic degree or diploma marking completion of studies .

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