Meaning Of Award

v. t.

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.

v. i.

To determine; to make an award.

v. t.

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

v. t.

The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.