REPRIMAND


Meaning of REPRIMAND in English

[ 'rɛprɪmα:nd ]

■ noun a formal expression of disapproval.

■ verb address a ~ to.

Origin

C17: from Fr. réprimande , via Sp. from L. reprimenda , 'things to be held in check', neut. plural gerundive of reprimere (see repress ).

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