Meaning of OBJECT LESSON

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him"
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	Synonyms:		deterrent example, example, lesson
	See Also:		admonition, monition, warning, word of advice
Thesaurus Terms
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