Conferment
/kənˈfɜːr.mənt/noun
The act of conferring or bestowing something, especially an honor, degree, or title.
Did you know?Conferment comes from Latin roots meaning 'to bring together' and 'to carry': in ancient usage, giving a title was literally framed as a formal act of placing power onto someone.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bher-
“to carry, bear”
Latin
Latin
ferre
“to carry, bring”
Latin
Latin
conferre
“to bring together, collect; later, to bestow or grant”
Middle English
English
conferment
“the act of conferring or granting”
Modern English
English
conferment
“the act of bestowing an honor, degree, or office”