intendment
[in-tend-muh nt]
noun
Law. the true or correct meaning of something.
intention; design; purpose.
Origin of intendment
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Related Words for intendment
theme, sense, function, desire, direction, goal, determination, wish, aspiration, view, idea, project, reason, intent, principle, ambition, objective, scope, scheme, targetExamples from the Web for intendment
Historical Examples of intendment
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
The wisdom and providence of the king must not be disputed by the subject; by intendment they cannot be severed from his person.
Atrocious JudgesJohn 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 DoubleArthur Train
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
intendment
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