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English to Malay translations [Non-PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / ethics | | English term or phrase: the end justifies the means | | Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome. |
| | | matlamat menghalalkan cara | Explanation:
matlamat = intended end result (objective)
cara = means
Not exact translation, but certainly carries the meaning as such. The Malay phrase is commonly used in Islamic literature comparing east and west philosophies.
Hope that helps. ^_^
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