Definition of "allocution" []

• A formal and authoritative speech; an address. (noun)

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• "This is called the allocution as they say in "Law and Order.""
• "And the defendant then tells the judge that he did, in fact, do as the indictment alleges with respect to all of the elements, then, yes, the allocution is a greater indication than a mere, “Well, I believe the State could prove itscase.”"
• "And the defendant then tells the judge that he did, in fact, do as the indictment alleges with respect to all of the elements, then, yes, the allocution is a greater indication than a mere, “Well, I believe the State could prove its case.”"