admonition
noun
ad·mo·ni·tion
ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən 
1
: gentle or friendly reproof
remembered the admonition to keep it simple
2
: counsel or warning against fault or oversight
the principal's admonition against bullying
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Examples of admonition in a Sentence
an admonition to be careful
He offered words of advice and admonition.
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That admonition almost came to fruition on May 11 when a Xavier University student and a recent graduate were arrested outside commencement while wearing medical face masks.
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Prosecutors acknowledged on Friday having little control over Mr. Cohen, who, despite their admonitions, has taunted Mr. Trump throughout the trial.
—William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Prosecutors acknowledged on Friday having little control over Mr. Cohen, who, despite their admonitions, has taunted Mr. Trump throughout the trial.
—William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admonition. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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admonition
noun
ad·mo·ni·tion
ˌad-mə-ˈnish-ən
: a gentle or friendly criticism or warning
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