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

(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.

(idiomatic) A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one.

Alternative form of multipurpose

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

(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.

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