allocution
a formal speech, especially one of an incontrovertible or hortatory nature.
a pronouncement delivered by the pope to a secret consistory, especially on a matter of policy or of general importance.
Origin of allocution
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How to use allocution in a sentence
This allocution, pronounced by advocate Desmarais with every appearance of great tenderness, moved the people.
The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 | Eugne SueThe Pontifical allocution unmasked the falsehood, but did not change the condition of affairs.
The War Upon Religion | Rev. Francis A. CunninghamI regard this as a perfect allocution of words in regard to the arrangement both for the ear and for the intellect.
The Life of Cicero | Anthony TrollopeThis allocution calls to mind Spainʼs last struggle with Mexico.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanHe rose gracefully and waved his glass of claret, while all the others waited eagerly for the coming allocution.
The Two Brothers | Honore de Balzac
British Dictionary definitions for allocution
/ (ˌæləˈkjuːʃən) /
rhetoric a formal or authoritative speech or address, esp one that advises, informs, or exhorts
Origin of allocution
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