intendment
[ in-tend-muh nt ]
/ ɪnˈtɛnd mənt /
noun
Law.
the true or correct meaning of something.
intention; design; purpose.
Words nearby intendment
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intendency,
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intenerate,
intens,
intens.,
intense,
intensifier
Example sentences from the Web for intendment
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 CampbellThus 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 SumnerAccording 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 SumnerWhile in some doubt as to the legal sufficiency of this instrument, McAllister felt that its intendment was unmistakable.
McAllister and His Double |Arthur Train
British Dictionary definitions for intendment
intendment
/ (ɪnˈtɛndmənt) /
noun
the meaning of something as fixed or understood by the law
obsolete
intention, design, or purpose