- 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
Synonym: process of monition
- cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
- a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality
- the warning was to beware of surprises
- his final word of advice was not to play with matches
Synonym: admonitionwarningword of advice
- a firm rebuke
Synonym: admonitionadmonishment