English Dictionary

locution

IPA（発音記号）

/loʊ̯ˈkju.ʃn̩/

名詞

A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage. / The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.

日本語の意味

（個人や集団が）繰り返し用いられ、特徴づけられる言い回し、表現 / 単語やフレーズを通常とは異なった、あるいは専門的な方法で使用する用法

Her catchphrase became such a familiar locution among fans that it appeared on posters and T-shirts.

彼女の決まり文句はファンの間で非常に定着し、ポスターやTシャツにまで使われた。

意味（1）

A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.

The television show host is widely recognized for his all-too-common locutions.

意味（2）

The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.

So it cannot be supposed that promisings differ from other word-givings in that a word-giver makes a promise only if he or she uses the locution I promise.

意味（3）

(religion) A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

locutions （ plural ）