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allocution

[ al-uh-kyoo-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a formal speech, especially one of an incontrovertible or hortatory nature.
  2. a pronouncement delivered by the pope to a secret consistory, especially on a matter of policy or of general importance.


allocution

/ ˌæ±ôəˈ°ìÂá³ÜËʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. rhetoric a formal or authoritative speech or address, esp one that advises, informs, or exhorts
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of allocution1

1605–15; < Latin ²¹±ô±ô´Ç³¦Å«³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ²¹±ô±ô´Ç³¦Å«³Ù¾±Å ), equivalent to ²¹±ô±ô´Ç³¦Å«³Ù ( us ), past participle of ²¹±ô±ô´Ç±ç³ÜÄ« to speak to, address ( al- al- + ±ô´Ç³¦Å«- speak + -tus past participle suffix) + -¾±Å²Ô- -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of allocution1

C17: from Late Latin ²¹±ô±ô´Ç³¦Å«³Ù¾±Å, from Latin ²¹±ô±ô´Ç±ç³ÜÄ« to address, from ±ô´Ç±ç³ÜÄ« to speak
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Trump would have to enter what is known as "allocution" where he, in his own words, admits to what he did in terms of engaging in a conspiracy to overthrow the results of the election.

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The outlet reported that next month's hearing will involve an allocution, which will require them to answer questions "on the record" about the parenting plan for their 8-year-old daughter, Helen Grace.

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“Care to be more specific? Redemption follow allocution,†she wrote.

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In his allocution after pleading guilty, Mr. Cartagena said he struck the child to stop him from crying.

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He offered a law professor’s allocution on the subject of foreign-born citizens’ eligibility for the American presidency.

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