Admonish
/əˈdmɒnɪʃ/
Definitions
- (v.) To warn or reprimand someone firmly, especially in a legal context to caution against misconduct.
The judge admonished the attorney for failing to comply with court procedures.
Forms
- admonishes
- admonished
- admonishing
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Commentary
In legal drafting, admonishment often implies a formal but non-punitive warning, distinct from harsher penalties.
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