monitory

adjective

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mon·i·to·ry | \ ˈmä-nə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of monitory

(Entry 1 of 2)

: giving admonition : warning

monitory

noun

plural monitories

Definition of monitory (Entry 2 of 2)

: a letter giving admonition or warning

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Adjective historically natural disasters have often been interpreted by some as punitive or monitory measures against sin-ridden humanity

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun What is truly frightening, and monitory, in Ullrich’s book is not that a Hitler could exist, but that so many people seemed to be secretly waiting for him. — Adam Kirsch, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2016

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