Bestows by decree (6)

I believe the answer is:

awards

(Other definitions for awards that I've seen before include "Prizes and trophies" , "Gives officially as prize" , "Prizes and presentations" , "Official prizes or payments" , "Prizes like Academy Oscars" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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