exhortation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
  2. noun the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
    incitement.

WordNet

Ex`hor*ta"tion noun
Etymology
L. exhortatio: cf. F. exhortation.
Definitions
  1. The act of practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
  2. Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition.
    I'll end my exhortation after dinner. Shak.

Webster 1913