What is the meaning of object lesson?

Punishment intended as a warning to others.
- usage: "they decided to make an example of him"
- synonyms: example, deterrent example, lesson

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APA	WordNet. (2010). object lesson. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/object_lesson/definitions/1298244
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