admonishment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of admonishment
First recorded in 1250–1300; from Middle French amonestement, equivalent to admonish ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Such mealy-mouthed admonishments are how we got here in the first place.
From Salon
A public admonishment is typically issued for serious misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times
The trial court sustained the objection but gave the jury no admonishments or instructions with respect to this part of the prosecutor’s arguments.”
From Los Angeles Times
But when the two reconvene, there is no talk of favors or captious admonishments, only the authentic joy of seeing a friend’s familiar face after so long.
From Salon
An admonishment is the least severe disciplinary action the Commission on Judicial Performance can issue.
From Los Angeles Times
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