locution

lo·cu·tion

a word, phrase, or expression
a particular style of speech; phraseology

Origin of locution

Middle English locucion from Classical Latin locutio, a speaking from past participle of loqui, to speak

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locution

noun

A particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one that is used by a particular person or group.
Style of speaking; phraseology: “My elderly patients teach me the locution of circumspection and concern” ( Bernard Lown )

Origin of locution

Middle English locucion from Old French locution from Latin locūtiō locūtiōn- from locūtus past participle of loquī to speak ; see tolk^w- in Indo-European roots.

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Noun

(plural locutions)

A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.
The television show host is widely recognized for his all too common locution.

Origin

From Latin locÅ«tiÅ (“speech"), from loquor (“speak"). Confer cognate French locution.

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