exemplary
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6.7
- adjective
- /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/
- Formal
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ejemplar
- Such exemplary enforcement actions are deterrent enough to protect the integrity of the self-monitoring system.
Examples
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Are we helping them aim for an exemplary mark, or do we want to punish them for some misdeed?
Academic text (2011) -
And in that case, the punishment to such a person should be exemplary.
Blog text (19) -
While headlines regularly expose the less-than-ethical use of religious wealth, some exemplary cases illustrate the impact that religious institutions could have in helping to nudge the world toward sustainability.
Academic text (2003) -
The peace accords held that serious acts of violence, "regardless of the sector to which their perpetrators belong, must be the object of exemplary action by the law courts so that the punishment prescribed by law is meted out to those found responsible." (n4)
Academic text (2003) -
The judge handed down an exemplary sentence to discourage future criminal behavior.
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Her exemplary actions in the community serve to inspire others to volunteer.
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The school's exemplary code of conduct aims to prevent bullying and promote respect.
Synonyms
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7.0
That makes someone receive a penalty for breaking a rule
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5.6
Giving a clear warning to avoid harm
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8.3
Giving a warning to show disapproval
Causing someone to suffer for doing something wrong
Giving a warning to tell someone to be careful
Compounds
Money a court gives to punish someone for causing serious harm and to stop others
How Deterrent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Exemplary comes from the Latin word exemplum, meaning 'example', and a helpful way to remember this sense is to think of someone being made an 'example' to warn others. That's why an exemplary punishment is meant to show others what will happen if they do the same.