stated purpose
[/ˈsteɪtɪd ˈpɜrpəs/]
noun phrasepl: stated purposes
propósito declarado
1. The explicitly declared or officially announced reason or objective for something
The stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget allocations.
O propósito declarado da reunião era discutir as alocações de orçamento.
2. An officially communicated intention or goal as opposed to an actual or hidden one
While the stated purpose was educational, the real intent was promotional.
Embora o propósito declarado fosse educacional, a intenção real era promocional.
3. The explicit objective as stated in legal documents, contracts, or formal communications
The stated purpose of the foundation is to provide scholarships to underprivileged students.
O propósito declarado da fundação é fornecer bolsas de estudo para estudantes carentes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'stated purpose' is frequently used in legal, business, and organizational settings to distinguish between official communications and potential hidden agendas. This phrase reflects a culture where explicit communication and documented intentions are valued, particularly in contracts, nonprofit work, and institutional communications. In Brazil, this term is especially relevant in discussions of NGOs and government initiatives.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →