v. rare–1. [f. L. allocūt- ppl. stem of alloqu-i to address, speak to; f. al-, ad- to + loqui to speak: cf. attribute, comminute.] intr. To deliver an allocution; to address formally.
1860. Times, 11 Oct., 6/2. Now, when physical power fails them, the Pope can allocute, and Francis II. can protest.
