A highly commendable speech (6)

I believe the answer is:

eulogy

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'speech' is the definition.
(speech at a funeral)

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(Other definitions for eulogy that I've seen before include "Speech highly praising someone" , "Accolade" , "Funeral oration" , "Expression of praise for someone recently dead" , "Formal expression of praise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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