Salute

Salute

1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap. He waved the people as a salute for their generosity.
2. To recognize a superior with a gesture prescribed by military regulations. Soldiers are required to salute officers.

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Shown is a officer giving a military salute.