transitive. To cite an example or instance of (an action or event) from the past as justification; to excuse or justify by precedent. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | society > morality > duty or obligation > moral or legal constraint > immunity or exemption from liability > justification > justify [verb (transitive)] > by precedents (2) example1587 transitive. To cite an example or instance of (an action or event) from the past as justification; to excuse or justify by precedent. Obsolete. exemplify1595 intransitive. To cite or quote a precedent as an excuse or justification. Cf. example, n. 5b. Obsolete. |
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