Definition of locution

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

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Circumduction :: Circumduction (n.) A leading about; circumlocution.
Allocution :: Allocution (n.) The act or manner of speaking to, or of addressing in words..
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction.
Circuit :: Circuit (n.) Circumlocution.
Recitation :: Recitation (n.) The delivery before an audience of something committed to memory, especially as an elocutionary exhibition; also, that which is so delivered..
Locution :: Locution (n.) Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.
Interlocution :: Interlocution (n.) Hence, intermediate argument or discussion..
Circumstance :: Circumstance (n.) Circumlocution; detail.
Adlocution :: Adlocution (n.) See Allocution.
Allocution :: Allocution (n.) An address; a hortatory or authoritative address as of a pope to his clergy.
Periphrase :: Periphrase (v. i.) To use circumlocution.
Interlocution :: Interlocution (n.) Interchange of speech; dialogue; conversation; conference.
Elocutionist :: Elocutionist (n.) One who is versed in elocution; a teacher of elocution.
Ambages :: Ambages (n. pl.) A circuit; a winding. Hence: Circuitous way or proceeding; quibble; circumlocution; indirect mode of speech.
Circle :: Circle (n.) Indirect form of words; circumlocution.
Elocutionary :: Elocutionary (a.) Pertaining to elocution.
Circumlocution :: Circumlocution (n.) The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Utterance by speech.
Interlocution :: Interlocution (n.) An intermediate act or decree before final decision.
Circumlocutional :: Circumlocutional (a.) Relating to, or consisting of, circumlocutions; periphrastic; circuitous..
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