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bestowal

bes·to·wal

UK/bɪˈstəʊ.əl/ US/bɪˈstoʊ.əl/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift

2.

a gift that is bestowed or conferred

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Origin

From bestow + -al.

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