Definition of Advisory
Advisory
ad·vi·so·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
serving to provide advice and offer recommendations, having the power to give advice or suggestions but not to enforce it/them;
e.g. The head of a country usually has an advisory board who they consult when making decisions.
(adjective)
suggested, recommended, or advised, but not mandatory;
e.g. The notice was advisory in nature, but did not lay down any actual rules.
(noun)
an official notice, report, or announcement that provides a warning and offers advice on action(s) to be taken, especially in bad weather conditions;
e.g. The city issued a poor visibility advisory to warn people to drive carefully in the heavy fog.
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