valediction

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

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