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Definition of conferral

conferral

/kənˈfɜːr.əl/
con · fer · ral
Plural:conferrals
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• noun

1

The formal act of granting or bestowing a title, degree, benefit, or right upon someone.

Example

"The graduation ceremony culminated in the formal conferral of doctoral degrees by the university chancellor."

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• Nearby Words

conference
conferencing
conferment
conferral
conferrer
confess
confessedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'confer' and the noun suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from Latin 'conferre', meaning 'to bring together' or 'bestow'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conferral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conferral
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