'conferment' definitions:

Definition of 'conferment'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift [syn: bestowal, bestowment, conferral, conferment]

Definition of 'conferment'

From: GCIDE
  • conferment \conferment\ n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift. Same as conferral.
  • Syn: bestowal, conferral. [WordNet 1.5]