ˌadməˈnishən noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by admonish ) of Middle English amonicioun, from Middle French amonition, from Latin admonition-, admonitio, from admonitus (past participle of admonēre ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : gentle or friendly reproof, warning, or reminder
admirably took a middle key between admonition and philosophizing — Mary Austin
a silent admonition to the guests to enjoy life while it lasted — T.L.Peacock
2. : counsel against a fault, error, or oversight
admonitions against the oversimplification, overdramatization, and lurking distortion of historiography — Ephraim Fischoff
3. : expression of authoritative advice or warning especially in ecclesiastical censure
pressure is exerted largely through precept and admonition — Catherine H. Berndt