on pain of

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Etymology

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From on + pain (suffering inflicted as punishment or penalty) + of;[1] compare French sous peine de.

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on pain of

  1. Used to warn of consequences if a specified act is done or not done: subject to the punishment of (some penalty); or (generally) subject to the circumstance of (some thing).
    Synonyms: under pain of, upon pain of

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