intendment

Definition of "intendment"
  1. The genuine or real implication, particularly of a legal statute
How to use "intendment" in a sentence
  1. The intendment of the statute was to provide a safety framework for workers.
  2. The intendment behind the city bylaw is to control noise pollution.
  3. When drafting new policies, understanding the intendment of existing regulations is crucial.
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