bestowal

/bɪˈstoʊəl/
noun
  1. The act of giving something as a gift, honor, or award.
    • The bestowal of the title took place in a grand hall.
    • Her bestowal of kindness on strangers made her well-loved in the community.
    • The bestowal of the scholarship was announced at the ceremony.
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