'Valedictory' definitions:

Definition of 'valedictory'

From: WordNet
adjective
Of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell; "a valedictory address"; "valedictory praise for his uniformly manly course"; "a suitable valedictory gesture"
adjective
Of a speech expressing leave-taking; "a valedictory address"
noun
A farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class) [syn: valediction, valedictory address, valedictory oration, valedictory]

Definition of 'Valedictory'

From: GCIDE
  • Valedictory \Val`e*dic"to*ry\, a. Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking; as, a valedictory oration. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Valedictory'

From: GCIDE
  • Valedictory \Val`e*dic"to*ry\, n.; pl. Valedictories. A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating class, usually by the leading scholar. [1913 Webster]