positive ascription

/ˈpɒzətɪv əˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

  1. The act of attributing a good quality, achievement, intention, or status to a person or thing.

    C1

    uncountableformal

    • "The teacher's positive ascription of ability encouraged the student to work harder."B2
    • "Positive ascription of moral responsibility can strengthen a person's sense of agency."C1

Collocations

positive ascription of abilitypositive ascription of responsibilitypositive ascription of intention