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sa·lu·ta·to·ry I. \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷rē, -ri\ adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin salutatorius, from Latin salutatus (past participle of salutare to salute) + -orius -ory : containing or expressing salutations : speaking a welcome — used especially of the oration that often introduces commencement exercises II. noun (-es) : a salutatory oration delivered at the commencement exercises of an educational institution |