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 Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng 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 • Mar. 23, 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.