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Definition of "paraenesis" []

  • Advice or exhortation, particularly of a moral or religious nature. (noun)
  • A warning of impending evil. (noun)

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Use "paraenesis" in a sentence
  • "His principal works are: "Christianae paraenesis sive de recta in Deum fide libri septem" (Venice, 1564);"
  • "The paraenesis and conclusion, containing some encouragements and proposals for the planting and improvement of his Majesty’s forests, and other amunities for shade, and ornament „ 157"
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