Valedictory

Definitions

1. An address given on an occasion of bidding farewell or parting company.
2. A speech given by a valedictorian at a commencement or graduation ceremony.
   Canada, US, specifically

Equivalents

Examples

“[Jean-Claude] Juncker gave an emotional valedictory. When he stopped speaking, an Italian journalist stood up. "History will judge⟳ you, Mr Juncker," the journalist said solemnly, "but we will never forget⟳ you" before urging a round of applause for the Luxembourger's "30 years as a true European".”

CEFR level