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Exemplary [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Serving for a pattern or model for imitation; worthy of imitation. The christian should be exemplary in his life, as well as correct in his doctrines.

2. Such as may serve for a warning to others; such as may deter from crimes or vices; as exemplary justice; exemplary punishment.

3. Such as may attract notice and imitation.

4. When any duty has fallen into general neglect, the most visible and exemplary performance is required.

5. Illustrating.

Exemplary [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.

2. Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages.

3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing.

Exemplary [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing.