For all ‘intents and purposes’ — not for all ‘intensive purposes’

What does it mean?

 

If you say “for all intensive purposes,” you mean “for all these very thorough purposes,” which doesn’t make any sense.

On the other hand, “for all intents and purposes” means “for all the reasons I did this and all the outcomes.” It’s a much stronger cliche.

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