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salutatory
[suh-loo-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of a salutation.
noun
plural
salutatoriesa welcoming address, especially one given at the beginning of commencement exercises in some U.S. high schools and colleges by the salutatorian.
salutatory
/ -trɪ, səˈluːtətərɪ /
adjective
of, relating to, or resembling a salutation
Other Word Forms
- salutatorily adverb
- unsalutatory adjective
- ˈܳٲٴǰ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of salutatory1
Example Sentences
“So this win has a strong salutatory effect. It opens up a greater space for telling the truth and not to fear legal bullying,” she added.
Do I have a moral obligation to vocalize my views on the off chance that doing so might have a salutatory effect?
It’s salutatory to watch her corral her rebellious Democratic brood with committee treats and pacifying timeouts.
“He was heard saying . . . ‘Let’s go get them,’ ” said state Rep. Michael Butler, a St. Louis Democrat who was referring to an offhand, salutatory remark Greitens made while rallying Missouri troopers.
“The question presented is whether a female has the salutatory right to change her name to a traditionally and obviously male name,” the judge wrote.
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