in order that

in order that
conjunction
: that

invite you in order that you may see for yourself

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in order that formal phrase
so that something can happen

Regular checks are required in order that safety standards are maintained.

Thesaurus: for a particular purposesynonym
Main entry: order

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with the intention; so that

she used her mother's kitchen in order that the turkey might be properly cooked

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in order that
formal
— used to say the reason for something

These soldiers gave their lives in order that [=so that] we may live in a safer and more peaceful world.

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Main Entry:order

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in order that idiom
(formal) so that sth can happen

All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue.

Main entry:orderidiom

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