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exemplification

[ ig-zem-pluh-fi-key-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act of exemplifying.
something that exemplifies; an illustration or example.
Law. an attested copy of a document, under official seal.

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nonex·empli·fi·cation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplification¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin exemplificātiōn- (stem of exemplificātiō ) a setting forth, equivalent to exemplificāt ( us ) (past participle of exemplificāre to exemplify ) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

We have already seen an exemplification of this remark; and it is more strikingly illustrated in the present transaction.

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He himself must be an exemplification of the saving health of God's countenance if he is to do good to others.

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Of this, a striking exemplification occurs in the history of Mr. Gordon, Mr. Lewellin's early friend.

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It is deeply seated in human nature, being, in fact, no other than an exemplification of the force of habit.

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On reaching the mouth of St. Joseph's River (3d), a full exemplification of this striking effect of the lake action was exhibited.

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