/ ˌperəˈreɪʃn; NAmE / noun ( formal )
1.
the final part of a speech in which the speaker gives a summary of the main points
2.
( disapproving ) a long speech that is not very interesting
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin peroratio(n-) , from perorare speak at length, from per- through + orare speak.