in order that

conjunction

: that sense 2a(1)

Examples of in order that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cut services to the most vulnerable in order that the wealthier might have more money! — Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025

Francis refrained from issuing his own document in response, in order that the synod’s statement could stand on its own. — Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025

The Rome firefighters have built a new chimney in order that the outside world can know the result. — Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

As if by design, then, the Patriots were content with staying out of the way in order that the Los Angeles Chargers could run up a playoff-clinching 40-7 victory at foggy, tons-of-empty-seats Gillette Stadium. — Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024

But since 2020, the governor has granted clemency to 15 prisoners serving life sentences — supposedly without the possibility of parole — in order that they be paroled or at least be given a chance for parole. — Ron Matthias, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in order that

• aristocrat
• magnificat
• acrobat
• autocrat
• automat
• bundesrat
• bureaucrat
• butterfat
• caveat
• chemostat
• copycat
• cryostat

Kids Definition

in order that

conjunction

: that entry 3 sense 2