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commination

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
Definition of commination

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of threatening divine vengeance.
  • the recital of divine threats against sinners in the Anglican Liturgy for Ash Wednesday.
  • [count noun] the church service that includes the commination.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin comminatio(n-), from the verb comminari, from com- (expressing intensive force) + minari 'threaten'

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