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conferral

[kuhn-fur-uhl] / kənˈfɜr əl /
NOUN
conferment
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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 speaks at 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. 1, 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 Bernier, Donald W.




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