by-purposes

A form of by-purpose — An indirect or concealed purpose or design.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of by-purpose
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APA

by-purposes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by-purposes

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Chicago

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