conferral

American  

[kuhn-fur-uhl] / kənˈfɜr əl /

noun

1. the act of conferring or bestowing; conferment.

   the conferral of an honorary doctorate on the president.

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Etymology

Origin of conferral

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

Example Sentences

“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

George Sanchez, the Senate committee’s co-chair, said the USC apology and degree conferral were just the first step in the university’s reckoning process.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2021

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 Bernier, Donald W.