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charitable intention

[CHAR-i-tuh-bul in-TEN-shun]
nounpl: charitable intentions
intenção caritativa
1. A purposeful desire or plan to perform acts of charity, benevolence, or kindness toward others, often with the goal of alleviating suffering or providing assistance
She donated to the foundation with a charitable intention to help underprivileged children.
Ela doou para a fundação com uma intenção caritativa de ajudar crianças desfavorecidas.
2. In legal contexts, the genuine purpose to benefit a charitable cause or organization rather than personal gain
The court examined whether the donation was made with a true charitable intention.
O tribunal examinou se a doação foi feita com uma verdadeira intenção caritativa.
Synonyms
benevolent intentionphilanthropic purposealtruistic motivegenerous intent
Antonyms
selfish intentionmalicious intentprofit motiveexploitative purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção caritativa / intenção de caridade
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
intenção caritativa / propósito caritativo
slightly more formal, often used in legal and institutional settings
São Paulo
intenção de fazer caridade
more colloquial phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

with charitable intent
charitable giving
charitable works
act of charity
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