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Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th
instance
in·stance (ĭnʹstəns)n. 1. a. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See Synonyms at example. b. A case or an occurrence: In all such instances, let conscience be your guide. 2. Law. A legal proceeding or process; a suit. 3. A step in a process or series of events: You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager. 4. a. A suggestion or request: called at the instance of his attorney. b. Archaic. Urgent solicitation. 5. Obsolete. An impelling motive.tr.v. in·stanced, in·stanc·ing, in·stanc·es 1. To offer as an example; cite. 2. To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.Idiom:for instance As an example; for example. [Middle English instaunce, from Old French instance, request, instant, and from Medieval Latin īnstantia, example, both from Latin, presence, from īnstāns, īnstant-, present. See instant.]
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