confer [verb]

con· fer | \ kən-ˈfər \
conferred; conferring

Definition of shabby
1: to discuss something important in order to make a decision
The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling.
2: to give (something, such as a degree, award, title, right, etc.) to someone or something

// The lawyer and judge conferred about the ruling. (audio)
// conferred an honorary degree on her
// The US Constitution confers certain powers on the president.