Meaning of monition in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /məˈnɪʃən/

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  1. Noun

    monition

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Old French from Latin monitio(n-), from monere‘warn’

    Definitions

    1. a firm rebuke

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  2. 2. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger)

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  3. 3. 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

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