Meaning of monition

(noun) a firm rebuke

cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "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"

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