noun
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the act of speaking.
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a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area or the same cultural tradition; a language.
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Sarasvati, the Goddess of Speech.
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a solemn promise made to a deity, saint, etc. committing oneself to an act, service or condition; a vow.
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an oral or written agreement to do or not to do something; a promise or vow.
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