n. [ L. exemplar, exemplum: cf. F. exemplaire. See Example, and cf. Examper, Sampler. ] 1. A model, original, or pattern, to be copied or imitated; a specimen; sometimes; an ideal model or type, as that which an artist conceives. [ 1913 Webster ]

Such grand exemplar as make their own abilities the sole measure of what is fit or unfit. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A copy of a book or writing. [ Obs. ] Udall. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Exemplary. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The exemplar piety of the father of a family. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a manner fitted or designed to be an example for imitation or for warning; by way of example. [ 1913 Webster ]

She is exemplarily loyal. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some he punisheth exemplarily. Hakewill. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being exemplary; fitness to be an example. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. LL. exemplaritas. ] Exemplariness. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The exemplarity of Christ's life. Abp. Sharp. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See Exemplar. ] 1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Bishops' ] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]

Exemplary damages. (Law) See under Damage. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing. [ Obs. ] Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]