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Laureation

Laureation \Lau`re*a"tion\, n. [Cf. F. laur['e]ation.] The act of crowning with laurel; the act of conferring an academic degree, or honorary title.

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laureation

n. The act of crowning with laurel; the act of conferring an academic degree, or honorary title.