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allocution
noun al·lo·cu·tion \ˌa-lə-ˈkyü-shən\
Definition of ALLOCUTION
: a formal speech; especially : an authoritative or hortatory address
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Origin of ALLOCUTION
Latin allocution-, allocutio, from alloqui to speak to, from ad- + loqui to speak
Rhymes with ALLOCUTION
absolution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
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