Phrases with «overriding purpose»

The phrase "overriding purpose" means the main or most important reason behind something or the ultimate goal that takes priority over everything else. Full definition

Sentences with «overriding purpose»

  • The one overriding purpose of a liberation theology is to eliminate oppression. (religion-online.org)
  • Cobb, by overriding this purpose has taken on the worldview of the oppressor. (religion-online.org)
  • Cameron suggested that the central purpose of the EU «has been achieved» — to secure peace — and «today the main, overriding purpose of the European Union is... not to win peace, but to secure prosperity». (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
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