exemplification (egzem plifikashon)

[= Sp. ejemplificacion = Pg. exemplificação = It. es emplificazione, For the more exemplification of the same, he sent the Lorde de Roche with letters of credence. Hall , Hen. VIII., an. 22. It is to be remarked, that many words written alike are differently pronounced, of which the exemplification may be generally given by a distich. Johnson, Plan of Eng. Dict. 2. That which exemplifies; something that serves for illustration, as of a principle, theory, or the like. Alone of vice, as such, a delighting in sin for its own sake, is an imitation or rather an exemplification of the malice of the devil. South . 3. A copy or transcript; especially, an attested copy, as of a record, under seal; an exemplified copy (which see, under exemplify ). An amba ador of Scotland demanded an exemplification of the articles of peace. Sir J. Hayward . Also called exegetics. Exegetical Theology , or Biblical Science, has for its object the study and exposition of the Book of books, the Book of God for all ages and for all mankind. Schaff , Christ and Christianity, p. 2. exegetically (ek-se-jet'i-kal-i), adv . By or by way of exegesis; as explanation. This is not added exegetically or by way of exposition. Bp. Bull, Works, I. 200. The phrase "in the form of God" is used by the apostle with respect unto that other of " the form of a servant," exegetically continued "in the likene of man." Bp . Pearson, Expos, of Creed, ii. exegetics (ek-sē-jet'iks), n. [Pl. of exegetic : see -ics .] Exegetical theology (which see, under ex egetical). there was but one way of In all Western Aramea treating, whether exegetics or doctrine, the practical. J. H. Newman, Development of Christ. Doct., v. 1. In an exemplary or excellent manner; in a manner to deserve imitation. A ble ed creature she was, and one that loved and feared God exemplarily . Evelyn , Diary, Aug. 16, 1678. 2. In a manner that may warn others; in such a manner that others may be deterred or restrained from evil; by way of example. Some he punisheth exemplarily in this world. Hake will , Apology. n. The state or quality of being exemplary. None should know (things better and) better things than princes; for their virtues and their vices,. by an influ- ential exemplarine , fashion and sway their subjects. Boyle , Works, II. 311. exemplarityt (ek-sem-plar'i-ti), n. [= F. ex- emplarité = Pg. exemplaridade = It. esemplarità , exemplar it a ( t- ) s , exemplar is , exem- emplifies; one whose character or action serves for exemplification. Nor can any man with clear confidence say that Jesus (the author, master, and exemplifyer of these doctrines) is the Lord,. but by the Holy Ghost. Barrow , Works, III. Ixv. exemp exemplify (eg-zem'pli-fi), v . t .; pret. and pp. emplified , ppr. ppr. exemplifying . [= Pr. Pg . exem plificar = Sp. ejemplificar = It. esemplificare , exemplificare , exemplificare , show by example, transcribe, narrate, exemplum , example, + facere , make: see example and -fy .] 1. To show or example an illustrate by example. He did but exemplify the principles in which he had been brought up. Cowper . Learn we might, if not too proud to stoop To quadruped instructors, many a good And useful quality, and virtue too, Karely exemplified among ourselves. Cowper , Task, vi. 624. exemplify I shall... proceed to exemplify the elementary principles which have been established. Calhoun , Works, I. 91. 2. To copy; transcribe; make an attested copy or transcript of under seal. There were amba adors sent to Athens,... who were commanded to exemplifie and copie out the famous and worthie lawes of Solon. Holland, tr. of Livy, p. 109. 3. To prove or show by an attested copy. - 4. To make an example of, as by punishing. Your exemplified malefactors, That have survived their infamy and punishment. B. Jonson, Magnet ick Lady, iii. 4. Exemplified copy, a duplicate of the record of an act or a proceeding, authenticated under the great seal of the state or under the seal of the court, with a certificate from the authorities appearing to have official custody of the record that they have caused it to be exemplified, exempli gratia (eg-zem'pli gra's hi-ä). [L.: exempli , gen. of exemplum , example; gratia , abl. of gratia , sake, favor, grace.] For the sake of example; by way of example; for example: usually abbreviated ex . gr . or e . g . exempt (eg-zempt'), v. t. [ Pr. eximir = Sp. Pg. exi mir = It. esimere ), take out, deliver, free, Indeed we are exempted from no vice absolutely, but on condition that we watch and strive. Bunyan , Pilgrim's Progre , p. 299. Whatsoever his former conduct may be, his circumstances should exempt him from censure now. Goldsmith, Vicar, vi. I perceive not wherefore a king should be exempted from all punishment. Macaulay , Conversation between Cowley and Milton. Like the Copts, and for a like reason, the Jews pay tribute, and are exempted from military service. E. W. Lane, Modern Egyptians, II. 344. exempt (eg-zempt'), a . and n. [F. exempt = Pr. exempt , exem = Sp.exento = Pg.exempto = It. esento, L. exempt us , pp. of eximere , take out, exempt: see exempt, v.] I. a. 1. Exempted; having exemption; free or clear, as from subjection or liability to something disagreeable, onerous, or dangerous; dispensed: as, to be ex empt from military duty; exempt from the jurisdiction of a court. The convent [of Mount Sinai] is exempt from all jurisdiction, and is govern'd by a bishop, who has the title and honours of an archbishop. Pococke , Description of the East, I. 151. Here again his [Words worth's] lot has been similar to that of Goethe, who has lost men's sympathies, partly be cause he was exempt from suffering. J. R. Seeley , Nat. Religion, p. 97. IMG:content-0883.png:[blocks in formation] exemptible (eg-zemp'ti-bl), a. [