Definition of Intent. Meaning of Intent. Synonyms of Intent

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Definition of Intent

Intent
Intent In*tent", a. [L. intentus, p. p. of intendere. See Intend, and cf. Intense.] 1. Closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind, thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement. 2. Having the mind closely directed to or bent on an object; sedulous; eager in pursuit of an object; -- formerly with to, but now with on; as, intent on business or pleasure. ``Intent on mischief.' --Milton. Be intent and solicitous to take up the meaning of the speaker. --I. Watts.

Meaning of Intent from wikipedia

- particular result, unlike specific intent. For some offenses, general intent is sufficient while for others, specific intent is required. For example, battery...
- Genocidal intent is the specific mental element, or mens rea, required to classify an act as genocide under international law, particularly the 1948 Genocide...
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent is an American police procedural drama television series set in New York City, where it was also primarily produced. Created...
- User intent, otherwise known as query intent or search intent, is the identification and categorization of what a user online intended or wanted to find...
- A letter of intent (LOI or LoI, or Letter of Intent) is a do****ent outlining the understanding between two or more parties which they intend to formalize...
- Toronto: Criminal Intent is a Canadian police procedural drama television series that is based on the American series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The series...
- Shadow of Intent is an American deathcore band from Connecticut. They formed in 2013 as a Halo-themed studio project by Ben Duerr and Chris Wiseman. They...
- The Intent is a 2016 British crime thriller film directed by, written by and starring Femi Oyeniran. A small-time criminal called Hoodz finds success robbing...
- In criminal law, intent is a subjective state of mind (mens rea) that must accompany the acts of certain crimes to constitute a violation. A more formal...
- In literary theory and aesthetics, authorial intent refers to an author's intent as it is encoded in their work. Authorial intentionalism is the hermeneutical...