to all intents and purposes

Meaning

For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.

Synonyms

for all intents and purposes

for all practical purposes

Translations

para todos os efeitos

para todos os fins práticos

a efectos practicos

a nivel practico

Etymology

1500s, English law, originally “to all intents, constructions, and purposes” (found in an act adopted under Henry VIII in 1547).