valedictory
bidding goodbye; saying farewell: a valedictory speech.
of or relating to an occasion of leave-taking: a valedictory ceremony.
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.
Origin of valedictory
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How to use valedictory in a sentence
The announcement Monday that Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) was retiring sparked valedictories all over Washington.
Valedictories were quickly said; but there was little Peter with his silken cheeks, the brightest little fellow I have ever known.
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British Dictionary definitions for valedictory
/ (ˌvælɪˈdɪktərɪ, -trɪ) /
a farewell address or speech
US and Canadian a farewell speech delivered at a graduation ceremony, usually by the most outstanding graduate
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