to all intents and purposes
1500s, English law, originally “to all intents, constructions, and purposes” (found in an act adopted under Henry VIII in 1547). Prepositional phrase
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1500s, English law, originally “to all intents, constructions, and purposes” (found in an act adopted under Henry VIII in 1547). Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic, British) For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.
- To all intents and purposes the case is closed.
- This treaty is to all intents and purposes no longer viable.
- Italian: a tutti gli effetti
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