instance
nounDefinition of instance
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events
prefers, in this instance, to remain anonymous — The Times Literary Supplement (London)
2
: the institution and prosecution of a lawsuit : suit
3a
: an individual illustrative of a category or brought forward in support or disproof of a generalization
4a
: instigation, request
am writing to you at the instance of my client
b
archaic
: urgent or earnest solicitation
c
obsolete
: an impelling cause or motive
instance
verb
instanced;
instancing
Definition of instance (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance
2
: to mention as a case or example : cite
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