utterance

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   An act of, or the process of, uttering.
2. 2
   An instance of that act or process: especially, something spoken (e.g., syllables, words, phrases); (especially linguistics) any such thing either spoken or written.
3. 3
   The ability to speak.
4. 4
   A manner of speaking.
5. 5
   A sale made by offering to the public.
6. 6
   An act of putting in circulation.
7. 7
   The utmost extremity, especially of a fight; bodily harm or death.