allocut

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• allocution — /al euh kyooh sheuhn/, n. 1. a formal speech, esp. one of an incontrovertible or hortatory nature. 2. a pronouncement delivered by the pope to a secret consistory, esp. on a matter of policy or of general importance. [1605 15; < L allocution (s.… …   Universalium

• allocution — n. formal or hortatory speech or manner of address. Etymology: L allocutio f. alloqui allocut speak to …   Useful english dictionary