noun
- plural of laureation; the act or ceremony of conferring a laurel wreath or academic honor, especially a degree or distinction
Usage: formal; chiefly academic or ceremonial
Examples
- The university held multiple laureations during the spring commencement ceremony.
- Several laureations were awarded to outstanding scholars in the field of medicine.
- The laureations recognized the achievements of the graduating class.
- Academic laureations have been part of university traditions for centuries.