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intendment
[ in-tend-muhnt ]
noun
- Law. the true or correct meaning of something.
- intention; design; purpose.
intendment
/ ɪnˈtɛndmənt /
noun
- the meaning of something as fixed or understood by the law
- obsolete.intention, design, or purpose
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Word History and Origins
Origin of intendment1
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Example Sentences
According to the reason of the rule, the great appropriation bills must be equally within its intendment.
Other differences cropped up as to the phraseology of the Wilson Resolution and its legal intendment.
The wisdom and providence of the king must not be disputed by the subject; by intendment they cannot be severed from his person.
While in some doubt as to the legal sufficiency of this instrument, McAllister felt that its intendment was unmistakable.
Thus far in our history, under the malignant influence of Slavery, the odious construction or intendment has prevailed.
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