Definition of locution

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lo·cu·tion    (l-kyshn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. A particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one that is used by a particular person or group.
2. Style of speaking; phraseology.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English locucion, from Old French locution, from Latin locti, loctin-, from loctus, past participle of loqu, to speak; see tolk^w- in Indo-European roots