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Synonyms
in·stance (ĭństəns)

[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.]

noun 

    1. An example that is cited to prove or invalidate a contention or illustrate a point. See synonyms at example
    2. 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.
    1. A suggestion or request: called at the instance of his attorney.
    2. Archaic Urgent solicitation.
  5. Obsolete An impelling motive.

transitive verb: -stanced, -stanc·ing, -stanc·es. 

  1. To offer as an example; cite.
  2. To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.

idioms

for instance
As an example; for example.