Definitions

1. noun

a formal oration, especially one delivered by a priest, or a person’s statement, especially one made in response to a question in court

“The priest’s allocution at the funeral was a heartfelt tribute to the deceased.”

2. noun

the act of formally addressing or addressing someone formally

“The judge gave an allocution to the jury before they began their deliberations.”

3. noun

a formal declaration, especially one made by a judge in a court of law

“The judge’s allocution at the beginning of the trial set the tone for the proceedings.”

4. verb

to address or speak to someone formally

“The teacher allocuted the students before the school assembly.”