| 释义 |
mo·ni·tion
\məˈnishən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English monicioun, from Middle French monition, from Latin monition-, monitio, from monitus (past participle of monēre to remind, warn) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at mind
1. : instruction or advice given by way of caution : admonition, warning, caution
2. : an intimation, indication, or notice of something especially of a dangerous kind present or impending
3.
a. : a legal process in the nature of a summons or citation to appear and answer (as in default of performing some certain act)
b. : an order from a bishop or ecclesiastical court to desist from a specified offense |