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distinct intention

[dɪˈstɪŋkt ɪnˈtenʃən]
noun phrasepl: distinct intentions
intenção distinta
1. A clear, specific, and unambiguous purpose or aim that is noticeably different from others
She acted with distinct intention to help the community.
Ela agiu com intenção distinta de ajudar a comunidade.
2. A deliberately expressed purpose that is clearly defined and separate from other motives
The contract was signed with distinct intention to establish mutual obligations.
O contrato foi assinado com intenção distinta de estabelecer obrigações mútuas.
Synonyms
clear intentionexplicit purposedefinite aimspecific intent
Antonyms
ambiguous intentionvague purposeunclear aimimplicit intent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção distinta
Standard usage
São Paulo
intenção distinta
Common in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
intenção distinta
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

with all due intent
on purpose
com toda a intenção
propositalmente
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