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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Exhortation

/ĕgˌ-zôrˌ-tāsh'-ən/ · Ex·hor·ta·tion · IPA /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/
01 n. The act of practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
  1. 1.
    The act of practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
  2. 2.
    Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition.
    “I'll end my exhortation after dinner.” Shak.