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Answer for the clue "The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift ", 9 letters:
conferral

Word definitions for conferral in dictionaries

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1880, from confer + -al (2).

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The act of conferring something; conferment

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift [syn: bestowal , bestowment , conferment ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
conferral \conferral\ n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift. Syn: bestowal, conferment.

Usage examples of conferral.

The warlock made out the conferral in the name of Lord Eshern, so Ylo will be Lord Eshern and we shall have to think up another name for you.

Indeed, your speech upon Zek’s conferral of power onto your brother has become legendary in certain circles.