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monition

mo·ni·tion [ mə nísh'n ] (plural mo·ni·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. warning of danger: a warning, especially a warning of danger

2. urging to be cautious: a piece of advice urging caution

3. christianity warning from bishop: an official warning from a bishop to refrain from doing something

4. law summons: an order to appear in court

[14th century. < French< Latin monit-, past participle of monere "warn"]
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