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Commination Definition & Meaning

commination
noun
  1. prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday
  2. a threat of divine punishment or vengeance

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Frequently asked questions

What does commination mean?
prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday a threat of divine punishment or vengeance
What part of speech is commination?
Commination is a noun.
How many definitions does commination have?
Commination has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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