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award
1. noun
a) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

Than the kynge for grete favour made Tramtryste to be put in his doughtyrs awarde and kepying, because she was a noble surgeon.

b) The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
2. verb
a) To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.

He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

b) To determine; to make or grant an award.
Syn: crown

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