El′o‐cu″tion (?), n. [L. elocutio, fr. eloqui, elocutus, to speak out: cf. F. élocution. See Eloquent.] 1. Utterance by speech.
whose taste...
Gave elocution to the mute, and taught
The tongue not made for speech to speak thy praise. Milton.
2. Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution. “The elocution of a reader.” Whately
3. Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction.
To express these thoughts with elocution. Dryden.