conferral
Pronunciation: [kənˈfɜrəl]
Word
Context: "education"
(noun) the act of giving someone something important, like a degree or honor. It's when a school or organization officially gives a title or award to a person.
Example
The conferral of her diploma made her very proud of her hard work.
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He was disappointed by the conferral of an award to someone else instead of him.
Example
What happens during the conferral ceremony at graduation?
Context: "authority"
(noun) the act of granting power or authority to someone. It's when one person or group gives permission to another person or group to make decisions or take action.
Example
The conferral of authority on the new manager helped the team work more efficiently.
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The conferral of authority to the wrong person could lead to problems.
Example
Who will be responsible for the conferral of authority in the organization?
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