locution
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ʃən noun
1.
a particular form of expression; a word, phrase, expression, or idiom, especially as used by a particular person, group, etc.
2.
a style of speech or verbal expression; phraseology.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a word, phrase, or expression |
| 2. | manner or style of speech or expression |
| [C15: from Latin locūtiō an utterance, from loquī to speak] | |
| lo'cutionary | |
| —adj | |
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Locution
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
locution
early 15c., from L. locutionem (nom. locutio) "a speaking," from locatus, pp. of loqui "to speak."
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Example sentences
The hyphenated version appears to have been the first locution used by a court.
The best locution in the city for a hot- and business property.
The complete record reveals that this statement was an error in locution rather than law.
The locution may prove useful, or unavoidable, once in a while.
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