in order that

conjunction

: that sense 2a(1)

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Cut services to the most vulnerable in order that the wealthier might have more money! — Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025 Francis refrained from issuing his own document in response, in order that the synod’s statement could stand on its own. — Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025 The Rome firefighters have built a new chimney in order that the outside world can know the result. — Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 As if by design, then, the Patriots were content with staying out of the way in order that the Los Angeles Chargers could run up a playoff-clinching 40-7 victory at foggy, tons-of-empty-seats Gillette Stadium. — Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for in order that

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First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in order that was in 1711

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“In order that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20order%20that. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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in order that

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: that entry 3 sense 2
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