Instance

English Meaning

The act or quality of being instant or pressing; urgency; solicitation; application; suggestion; motion.

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.
3. Law A legal proceeding or process; a suit.
4. A step in a process or series of events: You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manager.
5. A suggestion or request: called at the instance of his attorney.
6. Archaic Urgent solicitation.
7. Obsolete An impelling motive.
8. To offer as an example; cite.
9. To demonstrate or show by an example; exemplify.
10. for instance As an example; for example.