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   valediction

   /ˌvalɪˈdɪkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of saying farewell: "he lifted his hand and spread his palm in valediction"
   • ▪ a statement or address made at or as a farewell: "his official memorial valediction"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: based on Latin vale ‘goodbye’ + dicere ‘to say’, on the pattern of benediction.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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