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valediction noun [ ˌvalɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n ]

• the action of saying farewell.
• "he lifted his hand and spread his palm in valediction"
Similar: farewell, goodbye, adieu, leave-taking, parting, send-off, vale,
Opposite: salutation, welcome,
Origin: mid 17th century: based on Latin vale ‘goodbye’ + dicere ‘to say’, on the pattern of benediction .

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