intendment

[ in-tend-muhnt ]

noun

1. Law. the true or correct meaning of something.
2. intention; design; purpose.

intendment

/ ɪnˈtɛndmənt /

noun

1. the meaning of something as fixed or understood by the law
2. obsolete.
   intention, design, or purpose

Word History and Origins

Origin of intendment¹

1350–1400; intend + -ment; replacing Middle English entendement < Middle French < Medieval Latin intendimentum

Example Sentences

According to the reason of the rule, the great appropriation bills must be equally within its intendment.

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Other differences cropped up as to the phraseology of the Wilson Resolution and its legal intendment.

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The wisdom and providence of the king must not be disputed by the subject; by intendment they cannot be severed from his person.

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While in some doubt as to the legal sufficiency of this instrument, McAllister felt that its intendment was unmistakable.

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Thus far in our history, under the malignant influence of Slavery, the odious construction or intendment has prevailed.

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