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Plural for a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
“He received the youth achievement award at the awards ceremony.”
Plural for an amount of money given as an official payment, compensation, or grant
“The alimony award granted to his wife jeopardized Hall's ownership of his property.”
Plural for an amount of money given as an official payment or grant
“Individual performance payments were traditionally used as a merit payment over and above the annual pay award.”
Plural for the action of giving a payment, compensation, or prize
“First, the court has made no award of damages to the claimants.”
(typically law) Plural for a judgment, sentence, or final decision
“It is in this context that we find error in the court's award of a lump sum spousal support to Mrs. Kaufman.”
To accord someone with a unique gesture
“Scotland's University Courts are the only bodies in Scotland authorized to award degrees.”
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