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Anne,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与投资顾问法联邦及地方注册相关的法律文件。