intendment

According to the reason of the rule, the great appropriation bills must be equally within its intendment.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20)|Charles Sumner
Other differences cropped up as to the phraseology of the Wilson Resolution and its legal intendment.
The Life of Lyman Trumbull|Horace White
The wisdom and providence of the king must not be disputed by the subject; by intendment they cannot be severed from his person.
Atrocious Judges|John Campbell, Baron Campbell
While in some doubt as to the legal sufficiency of this instrument, McAllister felt that its intendment was unmistakable.
McAllister and His Double|Arthur Train

Thus far in our history, under the malignant influence of Slavery, the odious construction or intendment has prevailed.
Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume X (of 20)|Charles Sumner

British Dictionary definitions for intendment

intendment

/ (ɪnˈtɛndmənt) /

noun

the meaning of something as fixed or understood by the law

obsolete intention, design, or purpose

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