prolocution

Etymology

From pro + locution.

prolocution means an introductory speech. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

An introductory speech.““Sir,” said I, “if I tell you my story, I must commit a friend’s life to your discretion. Pass me your word it shall be sacred; and for what touches myself, I will ask no better guarantee than just your face.” He passed me his word very seriously. “But,” said he, “these are rather alarming prolocutions; and if there are in your story any little jostles to the law, I would beg you to bear in mind t”
Speaking on behalf of others.