locution

A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.countableuncountable

• The television show host is widely recognized for his all-too-common locutions.

The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.countableuncountable

• So it cannot be supposed that promisings differ from other word-givings in that a word-giver makes a promise only if he or she uses the locution "I promise".

Style of discourse or usage, or any particular utterance in such style.countableuncountable

• informal locutions

A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.countableuncountable