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moral purpose

[ˈmɔrəl ˈpɜrpəs]
nounpl: moral purposes
propósito moral
1. The ethical intention or goal behind an action, decision, or undertaking; the aim to do what is right or good
The organization's moral purpose is to help disadvantaged communities.
O propósito moral da organização é ajudar comunidades desfavorecidas.
2. A principle-driven objective that guides conduct based on ethical values rather than personal gain
Acting with moral purpose means prioritizing ethics over profits.
Agir com propósito moral significa priorizar a ética sobre lucros.
Synonyms
ethical purposemoral objectiverighteous aimprincipled goalvirtuous intention
Antonyms
selfish purposeimmoral purposeunethical aimmalicious intent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito moral
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
propósito moral
Standard usage; may also use 'finalidade moral'
Portugal
finalidade moral
More formal alternative in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

act with moral purpose
serve a moral purpose
moral compass
doing the right thing
acting on principle
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