1. (n.) Instruction or advice given by way of caution; an admonition; a warning\; a caution.

2. (n.) Information; indication; notice; advice.

3. (n.) A process in the nature of a summons to appear and answer.

4. (n.) An order monishing a party complained against to obey under pain of the law.

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