meritorious purpose

[mə-ˈri-tər-ē-əs ˈpər-pəs]
noun phrasepl: meritorious purposes
propósito meritório
1. An aim, intention, or objective that is worthy of praise, respect, or reward due to its moral or ethical value
The organization was established for a meritorious purpose of providing education to underprivileged children.
A organização foi estabelecida com o propósito meritório de fornecer educação para crianças carentes.
2. A goal or objective that demonstrates virtue, excellence, or commendable intent
Their meritorious purpose was to eliminate poverty in rural communities.
Seu propósito meritório era eliminar a pobreza nas comunidades rurais.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, charitable, and institutional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it frequently appears in NGO documentation, government initiatives, and educational programs. The term carries significant weight in formal discourse and is often used to justify organizational missions or public policies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
noble purposeworthy objectivecommendable goalvirtuous aimpraiseworthy intention
Antonyms / Antônimos
disreputable purposeignoble aimcorrupt objectivecontemptible goalselfish intention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito meritório
Most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
objetivo louvável
Alternative, slightly more colloquial
Portugal
propósito meritório
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal usage
Portugal
objetivo digno de louvor
More elaborate alternative form

Related Words

meritoriousworthy causephilanthropic endeavoraltruistic motiveethical objective

Related Idioms & Phrases

for a meritorious purpose
serve a meritorious purpose
establish with meritorious purpose
act with meritorious purpose
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