accolade

Definition

An award or privilege granted as a special honor; an expression of praise or approval. Often refers to formal recognition of achievement or merit.

Etymology

From French 'accolade', originally meaning the ceremonial embrace or tap on the shoulder when knighting someone. From Latin 'ad-' (to) and 'collum' (neck), referring to the neck embrace in the ceremony.

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