purposeglossary / PURPOSE purpose. An objective, goal, or end; specif., the business activity that a corporation is chartered to engage in. [Cases: Corporations 14. C.J.S. Corporations §§ 28–29.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Natalie,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与监管与政府事务相关的法律文件。