1 : a particular form of expression or a peculiarity of phrasing especially : a word or expression characteristic of a region, group, or cultural level. 2 : style of discourse : phraseology.

What is locution and example?

locution Add to list Share. Your southern-born friend's habit of saying "y'all" when she's talking to her family could be described as locution — it's a word she habitually uses in particular situations. ... You can also use the noun locution when you're talking about the way a person pronounces words.

What is a verbal locution?

noun. a particular form of expression; a word, phrase, expression, or idiom, especially as used by a particular person, group, etc. a style of speech or verbal expression; phraseology.