The phrase "illustrative case" refers to a situation or example that helps explain or demonstrate a specific point or concept. It is used to provide an illustration or visual representation to make a topic easier to understand. Full definition
The most illustrative case of this was Greenpeace UK's demand to «change the politics, save the climate» — a stunt in which activists climbed the Houses of Parliament, to unfurl their banners. (climate-resistance.org)
Here are three illustrative case studies of communities that have used data and transparency to increase lifesaving impact. (maddiesfund.org)
It is therefore very helpful for a single practitioner work, such as this, to gather together the most important rules, guidelines and so - called «soft law» on the subject, to set out the key principles applicable in each type of arbitration, and to provide illustrative cases from a number of different jurisdictions and legal traditions. (newlawjournal.co.uk)