Definition of locution

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Locution (n.) Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.

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Circle :: Circle (n.) Indirect form of words; circumlocution.
Circumlocutional :: Circumlocutional (a.) Relating to, or consisting of, circumlocutions; periphrastic; circuitous..
Elocutionist :: Elocutionist (n.) One who is versed in elocution; a teacher of elocution.
Circumlocutory :: Circumlocutory (a.) Characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic.
Periphrase :: Periphrase (v. i.) To use circumlocution.
Directly :: Directly (adv.) Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
Allocution :: Allocution (n.) An address; a hortatory or authoritative address as of a pope to his clergy.
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution..
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction.
Ambages :: Ambages (n. pl.) A circuit; a winding. Hence: Circuitous way or proceeding; quibble; circumlocution; indirect mode of speech.
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Utterance by speech.
Circuition :: Circuition (n.) The act of going round; circumlocution.
Interlocution :: Interlocution (n.) An intermediate act or decree before final decision.
Circuit :: Circuit (n.) Circumlocution.
Circumlocution :: Circumlocution (n.) The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.
Circumduction :: Circumduction (n.) A leading about; circumlocution.
Ventrilocution :: Ventrilocution (n.) Ventriloquism.
Interlocution :: Interlocution (n.) Interchange of speech; dialogue; conversation; conference.
Circumstance :: Circumstance (n.) Circumlocution; detail.
Collocution :: Collocution (n.) A speaking or conversing together; conference; mutual discourse.
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