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val·e·dic·tion
 valediction
- pronunciation:
- vae
lih
dIk
sh
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of saying farewell.
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| definition 2: |
a farewell speech, esp. one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony.
In her valediction, she expressed her appreciation to her professors and her warm feelings for her fellow students. |
| definition 3: |
a word or phrase used as a farewell, esp. in ending a letter.
"Yours truly" is a formal valediction. |
| related words: |
adieu, farewell |
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