admonitory, a.
(ædˈmɒnɪtərɪ)
[ad. L. admonitōri-us; see admonitor and -y.]
Of or pertaining to an admonitor; giving or conveying admonition; warning.
| 1594 Hooker Eccl. Pol. i. §8 (J.) The sentence of reason is either mandatorie..or else permissiue..or thirdly, admonitorie. 1679 in Somers Tracts I. 44 This little Admonitory Address. 1818 Scott Hrt. Midl. 279 The clergyman..fixed upon her a glance, at once steady, compassionate, and admonitory. 1865 Dickens Mut. Fr. xi. 254 A raised admonitory finger. |