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   Award , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Awarded; p. pr. & vb. n. Awarding.] [OF. eswarder to look at, consider, decide, judge; es (L. ex) + warder, garder, to observe, take heed, keep, fr. OHG. wartēn to watch, guard. See Ward.] 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.
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   To review
   The wrongful sentence, and award a new.
   Dryden.
   
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   Award, v. i. To determine; to make an award.
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   Award, n. [Cf. OF. award, awart, esgart. See Award, v. t.]
   A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.“Impatient for the award.”
   Cowper.
   
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   An award had been given against.
   Gilpin.
   
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   The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
   Bouvier.
   
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