Reprimand is a severe reproof or rebuke in this case by a person of authority. A reprimand is a severe, formal or official reproof. Reproof is given before all who are aware of the transgression. Reproof is considered sufficient if the individual is deemed repentant. "Reproof" involves sins that could lead to disfellowshipping. The required just reproof and disfellowship of evildoers. They would none of my counsel, but despised all my reproof. William received a strong reproof from Pope Innocent III for "dishonouring" Prunisinda. The committee then decides whether discipline will involve formal reproof or disfellowshipping. Livia was a little kinder, but nevertheless often sent him short, angry letters of reproof. This was perceived by Conference leadership as a defiance "by Roberts" of his previous reproof. If the sin is private in nature, the reproof would involve just the individual(s) involved. A main theme was the reproof of immoral ethics&colon; the 'Vicar's wagging finger'. As to the past, reproof is idle, But the future may yet be remedied. Resh Lakish said that peace unaccompanied by reproof is not peace.