For all intents and purposes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "For all intents and purposes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of For all intents and purposes (redirected from to/for all intents and purposes )

To/for all intents and purposes British American phrase

Essentially; virtually; in effect

For all intents and purposes, David has won the competition.

To all intents and purposes, we have finished the task without any mistakes.

For all intents and purposes, the building can not come into use this year.

To all intents and purposes, we have completed all the courses of this semester.

Origin of To/for all intents and purposes

The phrase 'For all intents and purposes' - meaning and origin.
Henry VIII
(Source: Internet)

This phrase originated from English law in the 16th century by Henry VIII.

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