issue a caution

Frequency: 4.52.2 per million words

to officially give a warning

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Examples (10)

  • The police officer decided to issue a caution for the minor offense.
  • If the student's behavior doesn't improve, the school will issue a formal caution.
  • The regulator has issued a caution to the bank regarding its risky investments.
  • A formal caution was issued to the company for failing to follow safety procedures.
  • The judge might issue a caution to the witness for being uncooperative.
  • For a first-time offender, the court often chooses to issue a simple caution.
  • The committee has the authority to issue a caution or impose a fine.
  • He was stopped for speeding but they only issued him a caution.
  • The Human Resources department will issue a caution if you are late again.
  • Issuing a caution is the first step in our disciplinary process.