conferral
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of conferral
Example Sentences
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Given the island’s claim to four of the 10 acres, that translates into 40% of the purchase price or conferral of the 4 acres, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
“It should go without saying that meaningful conferral is not a perfunctory exercise.”
From Salon ● May 28, 2024
During a short service in the nave of the church, the King will formally mark the conferral of city status.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2022
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen waves at the end of a rank conferral ceremony for military officials from the Army, Navy and Air Force, at the defence ministry in Taipei, Taiwan December 28, 2021.
From Reuters ● Jan. 28, 2022
Other permanent powers include the granting of senior military ranks; the conferral of honors; the granting of citizenship, pardon, and refuge; and the appointment and recall of diplomatic representatives.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
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