monition meaning and definition

MONITION noun

Definition of monition (noun)

1. a firm rebuke
   • synonyms: admonishment, admonition
2. 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"
   • synonyms: admonition, warning, word of advice
3. 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
   • synonyms: process of monition