What is the term for the phrase used to sign off a letter?

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Pinkpeony

#287918 Tue, 31 Oct 06 06:29 PM

I'm looking for the term for phrases such as "Sincerely yours" or "Hugs and Kisses." The greeting at the beginning of a letter is the salutation but what's the term at the end of the letter?

Pinkpeony

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Salutation

Grammar Geek

#287928 Tue, 31 Oct 06 07:08 PM

I usually call it the closing.

Grammar Geek

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Barbara, who answers in American English.