salutatory

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a salutation.

noun, plural sa·lu·ta·to·ries.

2. a welcoming address, especially one given at the beginning of commencement exercises in some U.S. high schools and colleges by the salutatorian.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a salutation

adj.1690s, “pertaining to a salutation,” from Latin salutatorius “pertaining to visiting or greeting,” from salut-, past participle stem of salutare “to greet” (see salute (v.)). From 1702 in reference to an address which welcomes those attending commencement exercises.