award something to someone or something

award something to someone or something
award something to someone or something
[for a judge or other legal entity] to decide in favor of a person or group. •

The judge awarded the judgment to the plaintiff.

The jury awarded a large sum to the smaller company.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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