Purposed

/ˈpɜːrpəst/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Past tense of purpose, meaning to intend or design something legally.
    The contract purposed the establishment of a new trust fund.

Forms

  • purposes
  • purposing

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'purposed' is commonly used as the past tense of 'purpose,' denoting the intention behind a legal act or document.

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