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term of address

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Noun

  1. A word or phrase used to address or refer to someone or something without using his, her, their or its name (for example, His Excellency or your Honor).
  2. A title used before someone's name when addressing them or referring to them (for example, Mister Jones or Lord Mountbatten).

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