1. the act of granting or giving something in a gracious or condescending manner
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The king’s vouchsafement of an audience was considered a great honor.
• She awaited the vouchsafement of divine guidance through prayer.
• The nobleman’s vouchsafement of his attention flattered the merchant.
• The vouchsafement of such privileges was rare in those times.
• His vouchsafement of a smile encouraged the nervous petitioner.