exemplum
Americannoun
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an example or model.
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an anecdote that illustrates or supports a moral point, as in a medieval sermon.
noun
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an anecdote that supports a moral point or sustains an argument, used esp in medieval sermons
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an example or illustration
Etymology
Origin of exemplum
1885–90; < Late Latin, Latin: literally, a pattern, model, copy
Example Sentences
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Aliquam sed duo sunt quae hic primum pertinet ad hominem moralem papae tantibus in exemplum, deinde latius lawbreaking ipsius ducis officium institutionis ascendat et ignominiosus est.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2013
Domini immaculata, convertens animas, ... praeceptum Domini lucidum, illuminans oculos.”44.“Christus passus est pro nobis, vobis relinquens exemplum, ut sequamini vestigia eius.”
From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Preuss, Arthur
Uerum ut incunabula stoliditatis opinione referta habuit, ita post modum conditionis contemptum claritate mutauit; et quantum inerti� spectaculum fuit, tantum prudenti� et fortitudinis exemplum euasit.
From Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn by Chambers, R. W.
Antonius singulare exemplum clementiæ Cæsaris; compare with Tac.
From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Döderlein, Ludwig
Et insigne exemplum apud Gildemannum de Lamijs lib.
From A Treatise of Witchcraft by Roberts, Alexander
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