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valediction

noun

/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

Meaning

The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.

The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.

farewell, goodbye, parting, send-off

greeting, welcome

final valediction, farewell valediction, formal valediction, emotional valediction

A male parent of a child.

a person who fights, especially in combat or sports like boxing

a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.