relating to an action that you perform by saying something, for example when you threaten or warn someone, or when you promise to do something for them
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US /ˌɪləˈkjuʃəˌneri/
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relating to an action that you perform by saying something, for example when you threaten or warn someone, or when you promise to do something for them