monition

Noun

• a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted

• cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
  • a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality
    
  • the warning was to beware of surprises
    
  • his final word of advice was not to play with matches
    

• a firm rebuke

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  process of monition , admonition , warning , word of advice , admonishment