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allocution

nounfeminineformalrare/ɐluˈkusɐ̃w̃/a·lo·cu·ção

Definition

1

A formal speech, especially one delivered to a group or assembly.

Usage examples

The judge listened to the defendant's allocution before sentencing.
The ambassador's allocution was well-received at the conference.

Common combinations

formal allocutionclosing allocution