Reprimand
/ˈrɛprɪmænd/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal expression of disapproval issued by an authority, often used in disciplinary contexts.
The employee received a reprimand for violating company policy.
- (v.) To officially rebuke or express disapproval to someone for misconduct.
The judge reprimanded the attorney for improper conduct during the trial.
Forms
- reprimanded
- reprimanding
- reprimands
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a reprimand is less severe than a censure or sanction but more formal than an informal warning; it is important to distinguish between reprimands issued by courts and those by employers or professional bodies.
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