Meaning of commination in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑməˈneɪʃən/

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  1. Noun

    commination

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin comminatio(n-), from the verb comminari, from com- (expressing intensive force) + minari‘threaten’

    Definitions

    1. prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners

    Examples

    • « read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday »
  2. 2. a threat of divine punishment or vengeance

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