What is another word for valediction?
Pronunciation: [vˌalɪdˈɪkʃən] (IPA) 
Valediction is a noun used to describe a farewell speech, an expression of good wishes at parting or an act of saying goodbye. There are few synonyms that can be used to describe valediction, such as farewell, adieu, goodbye, leave taking, parting, and departure. These are words often used to signify the end of something, particularly the end of a relationship or an event. They convey the feeling of sadness and finality that accompany a goodbye. Valediction often means final parting, but synonyms like goodbye and farewell can also be used when saying goodbye temporarily for a short period of time.
