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a3n on Feb 12, 2014 [–]

Actually I believe object lesson is correct. Abject means severe, humble, or weak. Most commonly seen as "abject poverty."

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abject?show=0&t=13...

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abject%20lesson

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/object%20lesson

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