Purposes
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of purpose, denoting the reasons or objectives for which something is done or created, especially in legal documents.
The contract outlines several purposes for the parties' agreement.
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- purpose
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Commentary
'Purposes' is generally the plural form of 'purpose' and is used to indicate multiple legal objectives or grounds within statutes, contracts, or legal interpretation.
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