Can I log out from my Mac using Terminal.app?

Is there a command I can issue in Terminal.app to log myself out? I'm just looking for a command-line equivalent of Apple >> Log Out. I would like to script this action so I can add it to my dock. Thanks.

Hi--
I wasn't able to find a way to completely log out via the Terminal (i.e., quit all apps and go back to the login window), though I did find a way to suspend the current login session (your apps are still running when you come back, much like with fast user switching):
<pre class="command">/System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/User.menu/Contents/Resources/CGSession -suspend</pre>
You can also log out via AppleScript:
<pre class="command">tell application "System Events" to log out</pre>
Just save it as an application and put it on your Dock. I didn't do much testing, though, so I don't know if it'll quit your apps for you cleanly. Basically, I just got to the point where the dialog came up and left it at that.
charlie

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