Exemplar
/ɪɡˈzɛm.plɑːr/
Definitions
- (n.) A representative example or model, especially one legally authoritative or cited as precedent.
The court considered the case an exemplar of contractual misinterpretation.
Forms
- exemplars
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'exemplar' often denotes a case or document serving as a standard or reference point in judgments or drafting.
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