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Definition of locution : Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.

Synonyms:

construction, saying, formulation, term, words, aspect, face, reflection, verbal expression, word, manifestation, grammatical construction, reflexion, facial expression, formula, look

mannerism, verbalism, phrase, metaphor, sentence, euphemism, adage, motto, expression, catchphrase, paragraph, cliche, figure of speech, clause, proverb, slogan, terminology, epigram, phraseology, maxim, idiom

dialog, prattle, spoken word, report, vocalization, dialect, chitchat, oration, speech, allocution, talking, elocution, patter, discussion, chat, recitation, circumlocution, speaking, oral communication, debate, jabbering, voice, chattering, babbling, remark

Usage examples:

• Knowing what was to come, and thoroughly nerved to confute the main incident, Richard barely listened to his barbarous locution: but when the recital arrived at the point where the Bantam affirmed he had seen " T'm Baak'll wi's owen hoies," Richard faced him, and was amazed to find himself being mutely addressed by a series of intensely significant grimaces, signs, and winks. - "The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith.
• Our friend whispered the phrase to himself before he groaned out: What a frightful locution! - "Imaginary Interviews", W. D. Howells.
• " Wine of the colour of the windows of the Sainte Chapelle," was a popular locution of the time. - "The Story of Paris", Thomas Okey.