Văl'e-dĭc'to-ry1, a.
a. Bidding farewell; taking leave; suitable, or designed, for an occasion of leave-taking; expressing good will at parting; as, a valedictory oration.
2 entries under this word
Valedictory
Văl'e-dĭc'to-ry2, n.
n. An oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges, by one of the class whose members receive the degree of bachelor of arts, and take their leave of the college and of each other.