allocution

al·lo·cu·tion

noun \ˌa-lə-ˈkyü-shən\

Definition of ALLOCUTION

: a formal speech; especially : an authoritative or hortatory address

Origin of ALLOCUTION

Latin allocution-, allocutio, from alloqui to speak to, from ad- + loqui to speak

First Known Use: 1615

Rhymes with ALLOCUTION

absolution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution