noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
bestowing a decoration; bestowing an order
Formal term for conferring a medal, decoration, or order of merit. Often used in official contexts. The related word 受章 means receiving a decoration.
See also: 受章
大統領は彼に勲章を授章した。
The president bestowed a decoration on him.
The decoration ceremony is scheduled to be held next month.