valid intention

[ˈvælɪd ɪnˈtenʃən]
noun phrasepl: valid intentions
intenção válida
1. A genuine, legally or morally acceptable purpose or aim that is based on honest reasoning and sincere motivation
Despite the project's failure, the team had valid intentions to help the community.
Apesar do fracasso do projeto, a equipe tinha intenções válidas de ajudar a comunidade.
2. In legal contexts, a legitimate purpose or motive that satisfies contractual or statutory requirements
The contract was deemed unenforceable due to lack of valid intention from both parties.
O contrato foi considerado inexequível pela falta de intenção válida de ambas as partes.
3. A purposeful and ethically sound design or plan, especially when justifying actions or decisions
His valid intention to reform the system earned him respect from colleagues.
Sua intenção válida de reformar o sistema lhe rendeu respeito dos colegas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'intenção válida' is commonly used in legal, business, and interpersonal contexts to justify actions or evaluate the morality of decisions. The concept emphasizes the importance of honest motivation in Brazilian culture, where personal relationships and trust are highly valued. In legal documents, demonstrating 'intenção válida' is crucial for contract enforcement and dispute resolution.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
good intentiongenuine purposelegitimate aimhonest motivesincere intention
Antonyms / Antônimos
malicious intentbad faithdeceptive purposefraudulent intentionulterior motive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção válida
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intenção válida / intenção de verdade
Sometimes emphasizes truthfulness with 'de verdade' (for real)
São Paulo
intenção válida
Used in business and legal contexts with formal register
Portugal
intenção válida / propósito legítimo
May use 'propósito legítimo' as alternative in formal Portuguese

Related Words

intentionvaliditypurposemotivegood faithsinceritylegitimategenuine

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road to hell is paved with good intentions
a man of good intentions
valid intentions don't guarantee results
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