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righteous intent
[ˈraɪtʃəs ɪnˈtɛnt]
noun phrase
pl: righteous intents
intenção justa
1.
A morally justifiable or virtuous purpose or aim; an intention motivated by moral principles or a sense of justice
He approached the task with righteous intent, determined to expose the corruption.
Ele abordou a tarefa com intenção justa, determinado a expor a corrupção.
2.
An action or plan undertaken with the belief that it is ethically correct or justified
Her righteous intent was to help the poor, even if her methods were questionable.
Sua intenção justa era ajudar os pobres, mesmo que seus métodos fossem questionáveis.
Synonyms
noble intention
virtuous purpose
moral purpose
just cause
ethical aim
Antonyms
malicious intent
evil purpose
corrupt motive
ulterior motive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intenção justa
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
intenção justa
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
intenção justa
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
the road to hell is paved with good intentions
heart in the right place
with the best of intentions
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