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Award



To concede; to give by judicial determination; to rule in favor of after an evaluation of the facts, evidence, or merits. The decision made by a panel of arbitrators or commissioners, a jury, or other authorized individuals in a controversy that has been presented for resolution. A document that memorializes the determination reached in a dispute.



A jury awards damages; a MUNICIPAL CORPORATION awards a PUBLIC CONTRACT to a bidder.

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