[ɛɡˈzɛmpləri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- serving as a desirable model; very good
(e.g: exemplary behaviour)

- (of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent
(e.g: exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority)


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Origin:
early 16th century: from late Latin exemplaris, from Latin exemplum ‘sample, imitation’ (see example)