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- Dictionarymonition/məˈnɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a warning of impending danger. rare
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1. : warning, caution. 2. : an intimation of danger. Word History. Etymology. Middle English monicioun, from Anglo-French monicion, from Latin monition-, monitio, from monēre. First Known Use. 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of monition was in the 14th century. See more words from the same century
6 days ago · Definitions of monition. noun. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) synonyms: admonition, warning, word of advice. see more. noun. a firm rebuke. synonyms: admonishment, admonition. see more.
noun. a warning or caution; admonition. Christianity a formal notice from a bishop or ecclesiastical court requiring a person to refrain from committing a specific offence.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun monition. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. monition has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) ecclesiastical law (early 1500s) ecclesiastical (early 1500s) navy (mid 1600s) See meaning & use.
1. A warning or intimation of something imminent, especially of impending danger. 2. Cautionary advice or counsel; an admonition. 3. A formal order from a bishop or ecclesiastical court to refrain from a specified offense. 4. A summons, especially in admiralty court.
noun. 1. literary. admonition or warning. 2. an official or legal notice. 3. Law. a court order to a person, esp. one requiring an appearance and answer. Compare subpoena. 4. a formal notice from a bishop requiring the amendment of an ecclesiastical offense.
Monition Definition. A warning or intimation of something imminent, especially of impending danger. Admonition; warning; caution. An official or legal notice; specif., an order issued by a court, as a summons or a command to refrain from doing some act. A summons, especially in admiralty court.
