complimentary close

[klohz] /kloʊz/

noun

the part of a letter that by convention immediately precedes the signature, as “Very truly yours,” “Cordially,” or “Sincerely yours.”.

Also, complimentary closing.

Also called closing, close.

Origin

1915-20

Examples from the web for complimentary close

Double space between the final paragraph of the letter and the complimentary close.
There are other guidelines to consider, such as the complimentary close, which is different for disciplinary actions.

Contemporary definitions for complimentary close

noun