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obvious intent

[ˈɒbviəs ɪnˈtent]
noun phrase
intenção óbvia
1. A clear, unmistakable purpose or aim that is easily perceived or understood
The obvious intent of the new policy is to reduce costs.
A intenção óbvia da nova política é reduzir custos.
2. In legal contexts, a clear and evident purpose behind an action or statement
The obvious intent to defraud was evident from the documentation.
A intenção óbvia de cometer fraude era evidente na documentação.
Synonyms
clear purposeapparent aimevident intentionmanifest purposeplain intent
Antonyms
hidden intentconcealed purposeambiguous intentionunclear aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção óbvia
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
intenção clara
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
intenção evidente
Formal register, commonly used in legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve
crystal clear
plain as day
intention written all over one's face
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