| 释义 |
in·tend·ment \ə̇n.ˈten(d)mənt\ noun (-s) Etymology: alteration (influenced by English intend) of Middle English entendement, from Middle French, from Old French, from entendre to intend + -ment — more at intend 1. : intention, design, purpose < voted for it … because its intendments were good — A.J.Beveridge > 2. a. : meaning, significance < acquired further intendment as later men discerned a broader symbolism in them — H.O.Taylor > b. : the true meaning, understanding, or intention of a law or other legal instrument — compare common intendment |