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Exemplary
Pronunciation : Ex"em*pla*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See Exemplar.]
Definition : 1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct. [Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary. Bacon.
2. Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages.
3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing. Fuller. Exemplary damages. (Law) See under Damage.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ex"em*pla*ry
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing. [Obs.] Donne.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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