Definition for IN-TEND'MENT

IN-TEND'MENT, n. [Fr. entendement, with a sense somewhat different.]

Intention; design; in law, the true meaning of a person or of a law, or of any legal instrument. In the construction of statutes or of contracts, the intendment of the same is, if possible, to be ascertained, that is, the true meaning or intention of the legislator or contracting party.

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