VALEDICTORY Definition & Meaning

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valedictory

[val-i-dik-tuh-ree]

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adjective

bidding goodbye; saying farewell.
a valedictory speech.
of or relating to an occasion of leave-taking.
a valedictory ceremony.

noun

plural

valedictories

an address or oration delivered at the commencement exercises of a college or school on behalf of the graduating class.
any farewell address or oration.

valedictory

/ -trɪ, ˌvælɪˈdɪktərɪ /

noun

a farewell address or speech
a farewell speech delivered at a graduation ceremony, usually by the most outstanding graduate

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of valedictory¹

1645–55; < Latin valedict ( us ) ( valediction ) + -ory ¹

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So as I emerge from the trenches, I have a few valedictory thoughts about how to make parenthood more appealing for my children and yours.

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But as he noted ruefully in a valedictory speech last month, Americans may recognize the full benefits of those laws only once he’s out of office.

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“My whole 2024 mantra has just been ‘Hold On,’ Tems said, referencing the hopeful, valedictory track on “Born in the Wild.”

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But as her band revved up “Karma,” she offered one more valedictory thought, thanking her fans for “being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date — my beloved Eras tour.”

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Speaking in her valedictory speech, Mrs May said being an MP "is the best job in the world" despite what she called "its frustrations".

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