allocute
/əˈlɒkjʊt/; /əˈlɒkyʊt/Definitions
1. verb
to speak or make a formal declaration, especially in a court of law.
“The defendant allocutes his innocence in the court.”
2. noun
a formal declaration or statement, especially in a court of law.
“The allocute from the defendant caused a stir in the courtroom.”