Exemplification
/ˌɛɡzˌɛmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of providing a certified copy of a legal document as evidence.
The lawyer requested an exemplification of the court's judgment to submit to the appellate court.
- (n.) Illustration or clarification of a legal principle by example or case precedent.
The judge used exemplification to explain the application of the statute in precedential cases.
Forms
- exemplifications
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Commentary
Exemplification commonly refers to a formal certified copy of a document, distinguished from ordinary copies by attestation and seal; it also can mean illustrating legal principles by examples or case law.
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