conferral

[kuhn-fur-uhl]

noun

1. the act of conferring or bestowing; conferment.

   the conferral of an honorary doctorate on the president.

Word History and Origins

Origin of conferral¹

First recorded in 1875–80; confer + -al ²

Example Sentences

In late April, the University of Toledo discontinued nine undergraduate majors — including Africana studies, Asian studies, disability studies, Spanish and Women’s and Gender Studies — to adhere to SB 1’s low conferral rate requirements.

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“It should go without saying that meaningful conferral is not a perfunctory exercise.”

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During a short service in the nave of the church, the King will formally mark the conferral of city status.

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King Charles will formally mark the conferral of city status and make a short speech in the chamber room.

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During their visit to Dunfermline on Monday the King will formally mark the conferral of city status and make a short speech in the chamber room.

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