Laudation
[law-dey-shuh n] /lɔˈdeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
an act or instance of ; encomium; tribute.
/lɔːˈdeɪʃən/
noun
1.
a formal word for praise
n.
late 15c., from Latin laudationem (nominative laudatio) “a praising, commendation,” noun of action from past participle stem of laudare “to praise” (see laud).
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