noun
conferment of posthumous rank
Formal term used in historical or official contexts for granting a court rank to a deceased person.
彼の功績が認められ、位記追贈が行われた。
In recognition of his achievements, a conferment of posthumous rank was carried out.
Compound of 位記 (いき, 'rank diploma') and 追贈 (ついぞう, 'posthumous conferment').