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Definition illocutionary in British English

illocutionary adjective

adjective
/ˌɪləˈkjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)ri/
1

relating to an action that you perform by saying something, for example when you threaten or warn someone, or when you promise to do something for them

Definition illocutionary in British English