| 释义 |
uninˈtentional, a.
[un-1 7.]
1. Not done with, not arising from, intention.
Given by Johnson (1755) as employed by Boyle.
1782V. Knox Ess. I. 120 The infirmity of human nature which causes unintentional lapses in the duties of friendship. 1803Syd. Smith Wks. (1859) I. 28 A very unintentional encouragement to offences. 1883J. Gilmour Mongols xxiii. 285 The accused admitted the charge, but pleaded that it was unintentional.
2. Not acting with intention.
1838James Robber v, He had been an unintentional, and even an unwilling witness to [it]. 1851Kitto Hist. Palestine v. iii. 125 Six cities,..to any one of which the unintentional man-slayer might hasten.
Hence unintentioˈnality.
1780Bentham Princ. Legisl. (1823) II. xiii. 8 In the case of unintentionality: where he intends not to engage..in the act. a1859Austin Jurispr. (1863) II. xx. 110 Unintentionality, and innocence of intention, seem both to be included. |