"common purpose" meaning in All languages combined

See common purpose on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: common purposes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} common purpose (plural common purposes)
  1. A purpose or intent shared by all members of a group.
    Sense id: en-common_purpose-en-noun-UURZyCtV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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