for instance

in·stance  (nstns)

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.

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[Middle English instaunce, from Old French instance, request, instant, and from Medieval Latin nstantia, example, both from Latin, presence, from nstns, nstant-, present; see instant.]

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Adv.

1.

for instance - as an example; "take ribbon snakes, for example" e.g., for example