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Meanings of valedictory oration in English

A farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)

        Usage of valedictory oration in English
        1
        To gain the valedictory oration was one goal that I had said I would attain to.
        The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 61, November, 1862 / Magazi...
        2
        On his graduation, in August, 1842, was awarded the valedictory oration, with which he won much praise.
        A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volu...
        3
        A Latin valedictory oration by one of the Masters succeeded, and the exercises concluded with a prayer by the President.
        A Collection of College Words and Customs
        4
        Barnwell, the first scholar in the class, delivered the Valedictory Oration, and Emerson the Poem.
        Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works
        5
        "As happily concluded, my lord." Dom Miguel rose to make his valedictory oration.
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