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opposing intention

[/əˈpoʊzɪŋ ɪnˈtɛnʃən/]
noun phrasepl: opposing intentions
intenção oposta
1. A purpose or plan that conflicts with or contradicts another's purpose or plan
Despite their opposing intentions, they found common ground in the negotiation.
Apesar de suas intenções opostas, eles encontraram terreno comum na negociação.
2. In law, a conflicting or contrary purpose that counteracts the primary intent
The court ruled that the opposing intention of the clause made the contract voidable.
O tribunal decidiu que a intenção oposta da cláusula tornou o contrato anulável.
Synonyms
conflicting intentioncontrary intentionadverse intentioncounterintention
Antonyms
aligned intentionshared intentionmutual intentioncommon purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção oposta
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
intenção contrária
Commonly used in business and legal documents
Portugal
intenção oposta
Used in formal and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

at cross purposes
pulling in opposite directions
conflicting agendas
estar em desacordo
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