Exhortation

n.	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.

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

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