animadversion Meaning, Definition & Usage

An`i*mad*ver"sion noun

Etymology

L. animadversio, fr. animadvertere: cf. F. animadversion. See Animadvert.

Definitions

1. The act or power of perceiving or taking notice; direct or simple perception. Obs.

   The soul is the sole percipient which hath animadversion and sense, properly so called. Glanvill.

2. Monition; warning. Obs. Clarendon.
3. Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame.

   He dismissed their commissioners with severe and sharp animadversions. Clarendon.

4. Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement; punishment. Archaic "Divine animadversions." Wesley. Syn. -- Stricture; criticism; censure; reproof; blame; comment.