plural of common purpose

(law) doctrine of interpreting an enactment according to the spirit of the law and in the context of its drafting

(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.

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

for all purposes; general-purpose

for general purposes; all-purpose

Having two purposes; able to be used for two separate things.

(video games) A computer game that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.

Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.

(Britain) appropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.