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immoral purpose

[ɪˈmɔːrəl ˈpɜːrpəs]
noun phrasepl: immoral purposes
propósito imoral
1. An intention or objective that is considered unethical, wicked, or contrary to moral principles
The contract was declared void because it was made for an immoral purpose.
O contrato foi declarado nulo porque foi feito com um propósito imoral.
2. In legal contexts, a goal or intention that violates moral standards or public policy
The agreement cannot be enforced if it serves an immoral purpose.
O acordo não pode ser executado se servir a um propósito imoral.
Synonyms
unethical intentionwicked intentcorrupt objectivedishonest purposeunscrupulous aim
Antonyms
moral purposevirtuous intentionethical objectivehonorable aimrighteous intent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito imoral
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
propósito imoral / intenção desonesta
Both terms are commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
propósito imoral
Standard usage
Portugal
propósito imoral / fim imoral
Both expressions are acceptable in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to serve an immoral purpose
with immoral purposes in mind
for immoral purposes
under the guise of an immoral purpose
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