Meaning of Valedictory | Babel Free

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

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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