Admonitorial

/ˌædməˈnɪtɔːriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or of the nature of admonition; giving or serving as a warning.

Etymology

From Latin admonitorius (warning) + -al (adjective suffix). The medieval Latin admonitorius developed into this form in English legal and academic writing.

Kelly Says

You'll encounter admonitorial language in formal academic warnings and disciplinary letters—it's the official, institutional cousin of 'scolding' or 'lecturing.'

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