Synonyms: process of monition, monition
Definition: 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
Similar words: process, summons
Definition: a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
Synonyms: admonition, monition, word of advice, warning
Definition: cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
Usage: 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
Similar words: advice
Definition: a proposal for an appropriate course of action
Synonyms: admonishment, admonition, monition
Definition: a firm rebuke
Similar words: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval, rebuke
Definition: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Usage: he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face