exemplarya.[L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See Exemplar.]1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.()[Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary. (Bacon.)2. Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages.()3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing.(Fuller.)Exemplary damages. (Law) See under Damage.()n. An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing.(Donne.)