inhumane purpose

[ɪnhjuːˈmeɪn ˈpɜːrpəs]
noun phrasepl: inhumane purposes
propósito desumano
1. an objective or intention that is cruel, brutal, or lacking compassion; a goal that disregards human dignity and welfare
The organization was shut down for operating with inhumane purposes.
A organização foi fechada por operar com propósitos desumanos.
2. an aim or plan designed to cause suffering, exploitation, or harm to people
The law prohibits the use of animals for inhumane purposes.
A lei proíbe o uso de animais para propósitos desumanos.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, human rights, and ethical discussions in both Brazil and the USA. It appears frequently in laws protecting animals, workers' rights, and human dignity. In Brazilian Portuguese legal documents, 'propósito desumano' is the standard terminology in contracts, policy documents, and humanitarian discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cruel intentionbrutal objectiveinhumane aimcallous purposedehumanizing goal
Antonyms / Antônimos
humane purposebenevolent aimcompassionate objectiveethical goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito desumano
standard translation used in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
propósito desumano / intenção cruel
both terms are commonly used
São Paulo
propósito desumano
standard formal usage in business and legal documents
Portugal
propósito desumano / finalidade desumana
slightly more formal; 'finalidade' is preferred in legal texts

Related Words

inhumanitycrueltybrutalitysufferingexploitationhuman rights violationmalicious intent

Related Idioms & Phrases

for inhumane purposes
with inhumane intent
serve inhumane purposes
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