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A valediction (derivation from Latin ''vale dicere'', 'to say farewell'), or complimentary close in American English,〔(Complimentary close on The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition ).〕 is an expression used to say farewell, especially a word or phrase used to end a letter or message,〔(Valediction ) – Definition from The Free Dictionary.〕〔(Valediction Dictionary.co.uk ).〕 or the act of saying parting words whether brief or extensive. For the greetings counterpart to valediction, see salutation. Alternatively, valediction can refer to the final prayers and remarks at the graveside before burial given by the presiding priest, after the Mass and the rite of Final Commendation, during a Roman Catholic funeral service, or to a speech given by a valedictorian at a commencement. ==English== Valedictions normally immediately precede the signature in written correspondence. The word or words used express respect, esteem, or regard for the person to whom the correspondence is directed, and the exact form used depends on a number of factors — including: * the formality of the correspondence * the relationship to the recipient Conventions also change over time and differ according to language. English valedictions typically contain the possessive pronoun "yours". "Yours faithfully", "Yours truly", or "Yours sincerely" (or its American English variant, "Sincerely yours"). Earlier style closings were usually much longer, and often a complete sentence. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Valediction」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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