Meaning
For the benefit or purpose of a group or cause, often to justify a decision or action.
Primary Function
Expressing justification for actions based on collective benefit.
Communicative Purpose
To frame decisions as being made for the greater good, not personal or narrow interests.
Pattern
in the interest of
Core Structure
in the interest of
Função primária
Expressing justification for actions based on collective benefit.
Propósito comunicativo
To frame decisions as being made for the greater good, not personal or narrow interests.
Situações de gatilho
Policy announcements, corporate ethics statements, legal justifications, public service communications.
Contextos
Formal writing, government documents, corporate reports, academic policy papers.
Padrão
in the interest of
Estrutura central
in the interest of
Slots de substituição
for the sake of, in the service of, on behalf of
Colocados típicos
- safety
- fairness
- transparency
- efficiency
- public health
- national security
- justice
Substituições comuns
- to protect
- safeguard
- ensure
Erros comuns
Omitting 'the' — e.g., 'in interest of' instead of 'in the interest of'; using 'interest' in singular when referring to multiple parties.
Similar / contraste
for the sake of, on behalf of, in furtherance of, for the good of
Interferências
Learners may omit 'the' due to L1 patterns where articles are optional or absent.
Família do chunk
- for the sake of
- in furtherance of
- in order to protect
Nuance
Conveys moral or institutional responsibility; implies altruism and institutional duty, not personal convenience.
Efeito pragmático
Legitimizes authority and decision-making by appealing to collective welfare, softening directives with ethical framing.
Dica de memória
For the greater good
Nota
This phrase is often used in professional and formal contexts to justify actions taken for the benefit of a wider group or entity.
Upgrade path
for → to protect → in the interest of public safety
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