[klohz] 
| the part of a letter that by convention immediately precedes the signature, as “Very truly yours,” “Cordially,” or “Sincerely yours.” |
| complimentary close (klōz) n. Words, such as Yours truly, that appear at the end of a letter and just before the writer's signature, used as a polite termination of the letter. |
| Main Entry: | complimentary close |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See complementary closing |
