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award

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a grant made by a law court(noun.act)

Example:
He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court.

Synonym:
awarding

source: wordnet30
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction(noun.communication)

Example:
An award for bravery.

Synonym:
accolade, honor, honour, laurels

source: wordnet30
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery(noun.possession)

Synonym:
prize

source: wordnet30
A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.(noun)

source: webster1913

give, especially as an honor or reward(verb.possession)

Synonym:
present

source: wordnet30
give as judged due or on the basis of merit(verb.possession)

Example:
The referee awarded a free kick to the team.
The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff.

Synonym:
grant

source: wordnet30
To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.(verb)

source: webster1913
To determine; to make an award.(verb)

source: webster1913

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