purpose clauseglossary / PURPOSE CLAUSE purpose clause. An introductory clause to a statute explaining its background and stating the reasons for its enactment. [Cases: Statutes 210.] 词条贡献者 译者筠怡,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与产品责任与集体侵权诉讼相关的法律文件。