to have as its purpose or objective; to be intended to do something

the main objective, aim, or guiding principle of an organization or project

the intent, purpose, or divine will of a higher power

the main idea, central theme, or general tenor of a text, speech, or action

imperial edict

on imperial orders

the main points or essential meaning of a text, speech, or argument

the underlying purpose, true meaning, or core objective of something

imperial edict

a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles or doctrines, especially in religion or ideology.

(literary) purport; objective; intent

subject or theme of a literary work

to issue an imperial edict

imperial edict

the main idea or central theme of a speech, text, or argument

simple words with a profound meaning

an imperial decree (historically specifically from an empress or empress dowager)

The Secret of the Golden Flower, a classic of Chinese Taoism published in the late 17th century

to obey or follow an imperial decree; used as a formal acknowledgment to follow a monarch's order