officialwarning
nounUK /əˈfɪʃəl ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
US /əˈfɪʃəl ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
A serious message from someone in charge that tells you to stop doing something or fix a problem.
The school sent an official warning to parents about the broken gate.
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2. A written statement from a government or company saying that rules were broken.
The factory received an official warning after breaking safety rules.
3. A public message that tells people about a possible danger.
The weather service issued an official warning about the storm.
4. A final notice before a punishment is given.
He got an official warning for being late to work three times.