Allocution - a podcast by Word of the Day

Allocution is a noun that refers to a formal speech.

Our word of the day’s origin is with the word alloc? (ah LO coo) which is Latin for ‘address.’ Allocution is best used in a formal context. Cathy’s allocution was quite elegant. Her ability to express herself in a somber, formal occasion is admirable.

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