1. plural of conferment; the act of conferring or bestowing something, such as a degree, honor, or right
Usage: formal; typically used in academic or official contexts

Examples

• The university held a ceremony for the conferments of degrees to the graduating class.
• The conferments of honorary doctorates recognized the scholars' lifetime achievements.
• Several conferments of medals took place at the military ceremony.
• The king oversaw the conferments of titles to the newly appointed nobles.
• Conferments of scholarships were announced at the academic assembly.
• The foundation celebrated the conferments of grants to deserving researchers.