What does "laureation" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "laureation"?

Pronounced //ˌlɔːɹiˈeɪʃən//.

/ˌlɔːɹiˈeɪʃən/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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

Compare French lauréation