valediction

Etymology

1614. Borrowed from Latin valedīcere, present active infinitive of valedīcō (“bid farewell”), from valē, imperative of valeō (“I am well”), + dīcō (“say”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/

Noun

valediction (plural valedictions)

1. A speech made when leaving or parting company.
2. The act of parting company.
3. A word or phrase (such as adieu or farewell) said upon leaving.
4. A word or phrase used to end a letter or message.