noun.
The act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour.
noun.
Something, such as an honour, that is bestowed.
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noun.
the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
noun.
a gift that is bestowed or conferred
Word Usage
"It also urged the _Federal principle_, that is, the bestowment of all supplies on United States troops, and not on individuals or regiments, and explained to the public that the Sanitary"