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The means

Marijuana and the act of obtaining Marijuana
I have the means to get high!
by themeansman April 16, 2009
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The means

Weed. Marijuana. Mary Jane. Its a new name for weed and its catching like weeds on fire in a forest, yo.
"Would you like to means later?"

"Can I buy the means off of you"

"THE MEANNNNSSS!"
by Miss Meanie April 9, 2009
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the end justifies the means

Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes.
torturing prisoners to save millions of citizen lives, so the end justifies the means
by Heffer101 May 9, 2007
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Seize the means of reproduction

When you take away a women's choice to have a child.
Person 1 - Hey I heard Japans population is really low.

Person 2 - I heard the US was going to seize the means of reproduction, and fix it for them.
by Hentaibro69XD May 30, 2019
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When the goverment (the communist party) takes the factories(ect) and others means of production from their owners for the greater good.
Down the bourgeoisie, seize the means of production!
by CommieBG February 10, 2018
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Not to be confused with "Seize the means of reproduction," to seize the means of production means to go after, and/or get what you want after some work. Usually if your doing something big in your life, or in general.

Go get that shit!
You: After college, I can't wait found my company that's inspired Microsoft, named Megahard.
Best friend: Aww man that's a great idea! Seize the means of production my man!
by FlyerMain February 3, 2021
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A cognitive bias where one automatically accepts or excuses problematic methods, processes, or actions because the stated goal is perceived as good, necessary, or noble—without adequately weighing the costs, consequences, or alternatives. Unlike the philosophical position that ends can sometimes justify means under careful consideration, this bias operates automatically and asymmetrically: good intentions become automatic warrants for otherwise unacceptable actions. It's the bias behind "we had to destroy the village to save it," "surveillance is justified because it keeps us safe," and "yes, CECOT is harsh, but it's fighting gangs." The bias lies in treating ends as automatic justifications rather than as one factor requiring careful balancing with means, consequences, and alternatives.
The End Justifies the Means Bias Example: "He supported the prison's brutality because it was 'fighting crime'—pure End Justifies the Means Bias, treating a good intention as automatic warrant for any method, without ever weighing whether the methods actually worked or what they cost."
by Dumu The Void March 13, 2026
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