admonishment

[ ad-mon-ish-muhnt ]

noun

Origin of admonishment

First recorded in 1250–1300; from Middle French amonestement, equivalent to admonish + -ment

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He spoke to his co-defendant throughout the hearing despite the admonishment of the female judge.
London’s Islamic Vigilantes Plead Guilty | Nico Hines | November 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
In closing, I'd like to end with my now-customary admonishment not to take my word for it.
Less is Moo: The Genius of Gary Larson | Tom Doran | March 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
And the ancient sages said: "Blessed is the man who gaineth admonishment by the evils of others."
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea | Gomes Eannes de Azurara
She flushed violently and obeyed Judge Townsend's admonishment that she must answer all of Marvin's questions.
Lightnin' | Frank Bacon
As it was, I got a vigorous admonishment in French profanity, which is feathery stuff, practically harmless.
The Car That Went Abroad | Albert Bigelow Paine

This gentle admonishment restrained but little the overflow of healthy good-nature.
The Heir to Grand Pr | John Frederic Herbin
He ceased upon a note of impatient admonishment, then, when Lucinda remained silent, changed his tone.
Linda Lee, Incorporated | Louis Joseph Vance

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