valediction
1614. Borrowed from Latin valedīcere, present active infinitive of valedīcō ("bid farewell"), from valē, imperative of valeō ("I am well"), + dīcō ("say"). Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/
Noun

valediction (plural valedictions)

  1. A speech made when leaving or parting company.
  2. The act of parting company.
  3. A word or phrase (such as adieu or farewell) said upon leaving.
  4. A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.
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