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Definition |
a positive outcome can justify unethical methods to get there |
Examples |
1) In war, the principle that the end justifies
the means is reflected in many countries' acceptance of
female soldiers
2) He believed that lying to his colleagues to secure the promotion was
acceptable because he firmly believed that the
end justifies the means. |
Etymology |
The term originated from the Latin
expression "Finis coronat opus," which translates to "The end crowns the
work." |
Synonyms |
the results justifies the method, the goal
justifies the process |