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To: The Philosopher who wrote (3822)5/22/2002 12:31:46 PM
From: The Philosopher  Respond to of 4711
 
Hmmm. How about demeans, or words of that family? A little play on the means??



To: The Philosopher who wrote (3822)5/22/2002 1:39:34 PM
From: Quahog  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4711
 
No, I don't think so.

"The means devalue the end."

or

"the means condemn the end."

I prefer the latter, which based upon the definition used is either more accurate than "devalue," more poetic or both.

If accuracy is the only criterion, then I suppose the best word would be "dejustify." I doubt it has made it into many, or any, dictionaries yet, but it is used frequently enough to qualify for "common usage" inclusion.

Still standing pat.


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