The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
A prize or honor based on merit.
Care, keeping.
A industrial award.
To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge
To determine; to make or grant an award.
To award (prize) for merit.