in the public interest
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used to describe actions or decisions that are made with the intention of benefiting the general public or society as a whole, rather than individual or private interests
- The government passed a new law in the public interest to improve healthcare.
- Environmental protection efforts are often carried out in the public interest.
- The company made changes to its policies in the public interest.
- Decisions made in the public interest can sometimes be controversial.
- Public health measures are often enacted in the public interest to protect citizens.