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valediction - Dictionary definition and meaning for valediction

VALEDICTION

(noun) the act of saying farewell
(noun) a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
synonyms : valedictory , valedictory address , valedictory oration

Mnemonics for valediction

(Tag: english) Valediction comes from validity i.e. expiry of something...which is the end or pertaining to a farewell of something.
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(Tag: ) valediction is similar to validation, which means following appropriate formalities.
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(Tag: ) He cried out "Vamoose!" at his valediction.
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(Tag: ) Reception (the act of receiving) is the opposite of valediction (farewell).
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Origin

Formed from Latin valedicere “to say goodbye,” on the model of benediction .] added by bimal03

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