bestowal

Strictly speaking, though, Jackson’s words would also apply to an attempted bestowal of executive beneficence — such as loan forgiveness.

When applied to an individual, it’s both a recognition and a bestowal, affirmation of the artist’s contribution to the culture.

We pointed out that in tribal culture, the bestowal of a name carries with it a duty to live up to that name.

“We are not asking for the bestowal of a right. We are talking about the preservation. That is the right of citizenship. It’s that fundamental.”

But over this past year, I have grown to crave the sun, which feels like a bestowal.