Definition of The end justifies the means

1. Proverb. 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. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of The End Justifies The Means

the calculus
the combined tendinous expansions of the sartorius
the consultation
the course of true love never did run smooth
the cure is worse than the ill
the cure is worse than the illness
the devil
the devil you say
the die is cast
the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on
the doldrums
the early bird catches the worm
the early bird gets the worm
the end all-be all
the end justifies the means (current term)
the end of one's rope
the ends justify the means
the enemy of your enemy is your friend
the finger
the fix is in
the gapes
the goat god
the good old days
the green-eyed monster

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