Commination

/ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A formal threat of punishment or divine wrath; solemn denunciation or condemnation, often used in religious contexts.

Etymology

From Latin comminatio, from comminari ('to threaten'). The -ation suffix creates a noun form. The term appears frequently in theological texts, especially in Christianity.

Kelly Says

Anglican services include 'Commination' — literally a formal reading of divine curses against sinners — a surviving medieval practice that's become so archaic most modern churchgoers don't know what it means.

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