reprimand

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Constance, who accepted the inquiry's findings, was given a written reprimand and told to make a statement to parliament to update the official record.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

AI has a somewhat dubious reputation in the legal world, where lawyers in recent months have drawn ridicule and reprimand for submitting briefs riddled with citations to fictional cases and factual errors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

After the third time she called and it was unfounded and not about an actual crime, there should have been some measure taken to reprimand her.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

A man who was cautioned for carrying a bladed trowel in public has said he was given no choice but to accept the reprimand because police were unable to contact a solicitor for him.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

I expected a reprimand from my father or a tongue-lashing from my grandmother, but to my relief they simply nodded as we came in.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson