plural valedictories
formal
: a speech that expresses good wishes for someone who is leaving : the act of saying goodbye in a formal way
He received a very warm valedictory for his long career.
—often used before another nouna valedictory address/speech
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“Valedictory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/valedictory. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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