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sake

Main Entry:: ¹sake
Pronunciation:: \ˈsāk\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, dispute, guilt, purpose, from Old English sacu guilt, action at law; akin to Old High German sahha action at law, cause, Old English sēcan to seek — more at seek
Date:: 13th century

1: end , purpose <for the sake of argument>2 a: the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (as an ideal) <free to pursue learning for its own sake — M. S. Eisenhower> b: personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit

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