broad purposes

[/brɔːd ˈpɜːrpəsɪz/]
noun phrase
fins amplos; objetivos gerais
1. General or wide-ranging intentions, goals, or reasons for doing something, without specific or narrow focus
The law was designed for broad purposes of public safety.
A lei foi projetada para fins amplos de segurança pública.
2. Objectives that encompass multiple areas or applications rather than being limited to one specific use
This grant can be used for broad purposes in education and community development.
Esta bolsa pode ser utilizada para objetivos gerais em educação e desenvolvimento comunitário.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, purposes that are not narrowly defined or restricted
The funds were allocated for broad purposes to allow flexibility in spending.
Os fundos foram alocados para fins amplos a fim de permitir flexibilidade nos gastos.
The phrase 'broad purposes' is commonly used in legal documents, contracts, and formal institutional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it reflects the preference for flexible language in governance and administration, allowing for interpretation and adaptation to unforeseen circumstances.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
general purposeswide-ranging objectivesoverall goalsgeneral aims
Antonyms / Antônimos
specific purposesnarrow purposeslimited objectivesrestricted aims

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fins amplos; objetivos gerais
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
fins amplos; propósitos gerais
Similar usage with possible preference for 'propósitos' in formal contexts
São Paulo
fins amplos
Common in business and administrative language
Rio de Janeiro
objetivos amplos
Slightly more colloquial variant

Related Words

objectivesintentionsgoalsaimsscopeintent

Related Idioms & Phrases

for all intents and purposes
stated purposes
general purposes fund
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