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mo·ni·tion  (m-nshn, m-)
n.
1. A warning or an intimation of something imminent, especially of impending danger.
2. Cautionary advice or counsel; an admonition.
3. A formal order from a bishop or an ecclesiastical court to refrain from a specified offense.
4. A summons or citation in civil or admiralty law.

[Middle English monicioun, from Old French monicion, from Latin moniti, monitin-, from monitus, past participle of monre, to warn; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.]

monition
Noun
a warning or caution [Latin monere to warn]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.monitionmonition - a firm rebuke
rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"
2.monitionmonition - cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"
advice - a proposal for an appropriate course of action
deterrent example, object lesson, lesson, example - punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him"
3.monition - a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted
process, summons - a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

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