Meaning of valediction in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌvæləˈdɪkʃən/

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  1. Noun

    valediction

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: based on Latin vale‘goodbye’ + dicere‘to say’, on the pattern of benediction

    Definitions

    1. a farewell oration delivered by the most outstanding member of a graduating class
  2. 2. the act of saying farewell

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