Background for allocutions

allocutions

/ˌæləˈkjuːʃənz/ /ˌæloʊˈkjuːʃənz/

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noun

A formal speech, especially one which is regarded as authoritative and forceful.

Examples :

"The principal's allocutions at the school assembly were forceful and helped motivate the students. "

politics government communication language

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The question put to a convicted defendant by a judge after the rendering of the verdict in a trial, in which the defendant is asked whether he or she wishes to make a statement to the court before sentencing; the statement made by a defendant in response to such a question; the legal right of a defendant to make such a statement.

Examples :

"After the jury announced its verdict, the judge explained the defendant's right to make allocutions, giving him the opportunity to speak before sentencing. "

law government right statement state guilt

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The legal right of a victim, in some jurisdictions, to make a statement to a court prior to sentencing of a defendant convicted of a crime causing injury to that victim; the actual statement made to a court by a victim.

Examples :

"During the sentencing hearing, the victim's allocutions detailed the profound and lasting impact the crime had on their life. "

right law government statement state

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A pronouncement by a pope to an assembly of church officials concerning a matter of church policy.

Examples :

"The Pope's allocutions on environmental stewardship are often discussed at the Vatican conferences. "

religion communication theology

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(communications) The mode of information dissemination in which media broadcasts are transmitted to multiple receivers with no or very limited capability of a two-way exchange of information.

Examples :

"The school principal's daily allocutions over the loudspeaker informed students about announcements and reminders, but offered no opportunity for student questions or feedback. "

communication media technology