In‐tend″ment (?), n. [OE. entendement understanding, insight, F. entendement, fr. LL. intendimentum. See Intend.]
1. Charge; oversight. Ford.
2. Intention; design; purpose.
The intendment of God and nature. Jer. Taylor.
3. (Law) The true meaning, understanding, or intention of a law, or of any legal instrument.