Alternative form of cross-purpose

(US, law) In the law of civil procedure, an intentional act by one party directed into a particular state, thereby permitting that state to constitutionally assert personal jurisdiction over that party.

mission statement / (US, finance) An affidavit stating the purpose for a proposed loan.

for all purposes; general-purpose

plural of cross purpose. / (plural-noun) Conflicting, or contrary meanings or ideas, usually arising unintentionally.

for general purposes; all-purpose

A purpose or intent shared by all members of a group.

plural of common purpose

(Classical linguistics, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose. / (uncommon, Classical linguistics, countable) A specific use of the dative case in this way.

(idiomatic) Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.