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instance

noun(in-stance)

a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events

instance

noun(in-stance)

the institution and prosecution of a lawsuit : suit

instance

noun(in-stance)

an individual illustrative of a category or brought forward in support or disproof of a generalization

instance

verb(in-stance)

to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance

instance

verb(in-stance)

to mention as a case or example : cite

instance

noun(in-stance)

example

instance

idiom(in-stance)

before other events happen : as the first thing in a series of actions

instance

noun(in-stance)

a case that contradicts a rule, theory, etc. : exception

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