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1
a formal expression of praise
- the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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2
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
- began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of salutation was in the 14th century
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