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That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed.

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  1. n. That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed.
  2. n. The state, or condition of anything; constitution; habit of body.
  3. 1. (Rhet.) That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed. 2. (Med.) The state, or condition of anything; constitution; habit of body.
  4. That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which theorator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed.
  5. n. That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be discussed. n. The state, or condition of anything; constitution; habit of body.