Exemplum

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A copy.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the civil law. Copy; a written authorized copy. This word is also used in the modem sense of "example,"—ad exemplum constituti singulares non trahi, exceptional things must not be taken for examples. Calvin.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

I. An example; an instance. Exempla illustrant non restringunt legem: examples illustrate the law; do not restrict it Exempli gratia: for purpose of example.

In the civil law. A copy; a copy of a writing.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In the civil law. Copy; a written authorized copy, This word is also used in the modern sense of “example, ”’—ad exempluin constituti singulares non trahi, exceptional things must not be taken for examples. Calvin.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

I. An example; a copy. Exempli pose of example, for instance. Exempla Btringunt legem: examples illustrate, but law.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat.

In the civil law. A copy. Calv, Lex, Jur,