Definition of on notice
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: warned or told about something
The police are on notice to have more security at the concert. She put us on notice that she would not be available for interviews until after the trial.
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“On notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20notice. Accessed 19 Sep. 2021.
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