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Definition to all intents and purposes in American English

to all intents and purposes phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that although something is not exactly true or accurate, the situation is the same as if it were true or accurate

Example

They run a car that to all intents and purposes is a commercial delivery vehicle.

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Definition to all intents and purposes in American English