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Allocution

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Allocution refers to a formal or authoritative speech made by a person of authority, often in a courtroom setting. It can also be a specific form of address or plea made by a defendant during their sentencing or judgement, addressed directly to the judge.

Examples:

Noun: The judge delivered a powerful allocution during the closing arguments of the trial.

Verb: The defendant allocuted passionately, pleading for leniency before receiving their sentence.

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