单词 | allocution |
释义 | allocution /al'euh kyooh"sheuhn/, n. 1. a formal speech, esp. one of an incontrovertible or hortatory nature. 2. a pronouncement delivered by the pope to a secret consistory, esp. on a matter of policy or of general importance. [1605-15; < L allocution- (s. of allocutio), equiv. to allocut(us), ptp. of alloqui to speak to, address (al- AL- + locu- speak + -tus ptp. suffix) + -ion- -ION] |
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