plural of by-purpose

The state or condition of being purposive.

Without a meaningful result; in vain.

(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.

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

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

plural of common purpose

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