locution

Borrowed from Latin locūtiō, locūtiōnem (“speech”), from loquor (“speak”). Compare the French cognate locution.

locution (countable and uncountable, plural locutions)

A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people. [ quotations ▼]
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. [ quotations ▼]
Style of discourse or usage, or any particular utterance in such style.
informal locutions
(religion) A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.