ulterior purpose
collocation in Englishmeaningsofulteriorandpurpose
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ulterior
adjective
uk/ʌlˈtɪə.ri.ər/us/ʌlˈtɪr.i.ɚ/
a secret purpose or reason for ...
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purpose
noun
uk/ˈpɜː.pəs/us/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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(Definition ofulteriorandpurposefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Debate as to the purpose of this camp has been ongoing, since several factors indicate that it may have had anulteriorpurpose.
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There is no sinister movement, noulteriorpurposeabout the matter.
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We fear that theulteriorpurposeis to create an additional generalized tax burden aimed at increasing tax revenues.
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That was "because they had theulteriorpurposeof altering the electorate".
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Whateverulteriorpurposehe may be serving, it is very much at the cost of education.
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I have a suspicion that there may be anulteriorpurpose.
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If there be anyulteriorpurpose, any motive of an improper kind, it ought to be made clear.
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We are not seeking any other purpose, anyulteriorpurpose.
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I am quite satisfied that this call-up was entirelybona fideand was not made for anyulteriorpurpose.
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I hope that, if there lingers in anybody's mind any idea that this scheme is for anyulteriorpurpose, it will be dispelled.
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It would mean that anyone with anulteriorpurposewould simply have to contain among a number of other purposes the advancement of religion.
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We have to be very careful that these tremendous powers are not used, intentionally or unintentionally, for someulteriorpurpose.
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If, on the other hand, the taxation is retained on the present scale for anulteriorpurpose, it is a wrong method.
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Is the proposal that we should vote for an amendment with which we disagree in principle for someulteriorpurpose?
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Thatulteriorpurposehas been expressed and is rightly feared by tenants.
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It was not undertaken for anulteriorpurposewhich, once achieved, caused the marriage to be dissolved or to wither on the vine.
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In considering whether a true statement has been maliciously published the court will have to consider whether the defendant improperly used it, and used that occasion, for someulteriorpurpose.
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Does it exist for its own dignity, or for someulteriorpurpose, or for the purpose of passing laws in accordance with the public will and the public wish?
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It is the duty to refrain from using the advantage of discovery, which is obtained purely because one is a party in a particular suit, for someulteriorpurpose.
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Also, the protagonist mistakenly believes that his quest is for treasure when anulteriorpurposeis at play.
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