support moral principles
[/səˈpɔːrt ˈmɔːrəl ˈprɪnsəplz/]
verb phrase
apoiar princípios morais
1. to actively advocate for, defend, or uphold ethical and moral standards
She chose to support moral principles even when it cost her the business deal.
Ela escolheu apoiar princípios morais mesmo quando isso custou o acordo comercial.
2. to provide backing or endorsement to ethical conduct and integrity
The organization decided to support moral principles by implementing strict codes of conduct.
A organização decidiu apoiar princípios morais implementando códigos de conduta rigorosos.
3. to stand firm in one's convictions regarding right and wrong
True leaders support moral principles in their decision-making processes.
Verdadeiros líderes apoiam princípios morais em seus processos de tomada de decisão.
In Brazilian culture, there is often an emphasis on personal relationships and flexibility in business dealings, so publicly 'supporting moral principles' can sometimes be viewed as idealistic. In American culture, particularly in business and politics, explicitly supporting moral principles is typically valued as a sign of integrity and trustworthiness. In Portugal, there's a balance between pragmatism and ethical conduct, with principles often articulated in formal and institutional contexts.
NYC Slang
stay true to your values / keep it real
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