exeunt

ex·e·unt \ˈek-sē-(ˌ)ənt, -ˌu̇nt\

Definition of EXEUNT

—used as a stage direction to specify that all or certain named characters leave the stage

Latin, they go out, from exire to go out — more at exit

First Known Use: 15th century

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