I saw the following definition, but I don't know why "such that" is used instead of "so that":
To manipulate two or more people such that they dispute or conflict with one another in a way that is to one's benefit or advantage.
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To manipulate two or more people such that they dispute or conflict with one another in a way that is to one's benefit or advantage.
emphasizes the quality, manner or the way of "To manipulate two or more people" (similar to "to the extent that").
To manipulate two or more people so that they dispute or conflict with one another in a way that is to one's benefit or advantage.
emphasizes the purpose or consequences of "To manipulate two or more people" (similar to "in order that").
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1Could you analyze the syntax of "such that" in relation to the rest of the sentence?– ApollyonCommented Oct 31, 2021 at 7:19
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It is a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause where the manner of the main clause is presented by the subordinate clause.– alirezaCommented Oct 31, 2021 at 7:27
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Do you mean the clause headed by "such that" modifies the main clause?– ApollyonCommented Oct 31, 2021 at 7:28
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One characteristic of an adverbial subordinate clause is its permutability. For example, a because-clause could move to sentence-initial position. But that's not the case of the "such that" clause.– ApollyonCommented Oct 31, 2021 at 7:37
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Yes the clause following "such that", like "they dispute or conflict with one another..." present the quality of the main clause "manipulate two or more people". However, note that your example is a definition (phrase) not a complete sentence. It does not have main clause.– alirezaCommented Oct 31, 2021 at 7:45