noun (n)

• a firm rebuke(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  admonishment, admonition
  

  source: wordnet30
• cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)(noun.communication)

  Example:
  A letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality.
  

  Synonym:
  admonition, warning, word of advice
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  process of monition
  

  source: wordnet30
• Instruction or advice given by way of caution; an admonition; a warning; a caution.(noun)

  source: webster1913