n. 1 the threatening of divine vengeance. 2 a the recital of divine threats against sinners in the Anglican Liturgy for Ash Wednesday. b the service that includes this.
[ ME f. L comminatio f. comminari threaten ]
COMMINATION
Meaning of COMMINATION in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012