ˌekˌsȯ(r)ˈtāshən, ˌegˌzȯ(r)-, ˌeksə(r)-, ˌeks]ˌhȯ(r)-\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English exhortacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French exhortation, from Latin exhortation-, exhortatio, from exhortatus (past participle of exhortari ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : an act or instance of exhorting : sermon
exhortations to young men to continue their education
2. : language intended to incite and encourage : advice , counsel ; specifically : a liturgical formulary of this nature