1. the act of giving or granting something, especially a gift, honor, or right

Examples

• The bestowal of the award recognized her years of dedicated service.
• The king's bestowal of titles upon his loyal knights was celebrated throughout the kingdom.
• The bestowal of citizenship was an important moment in the immigrant's life.
• Her parents' bestowal of love and support shaped who she became.
• The foundation's bestowal of scholarships helped many students attend college.
• The bestowal of power to the new president occurred at the inauguration ceremony.