intendment

ɪnˈtɛnd.mənt
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Translation of intendment from English into German

Noun

1.

purpose

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intention or purpose behind an action or statement
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  • The intendment of his speech was to inspire the youth.Die Absicht seiner Rede war es, die Jugend zu inspirieren.
2.

legal meaning

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meaning as fixed by the law
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  • The intendment of the contract was clear to both parties.Die Bedeutung des Vertrags war beiden Parteien klar.
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Expressions with intendment: examples in English and translations in German

Gesetzeszweck
The court considered the intendment of the law in its decision.

Synonyms and analogies of intendment in English

Examples of intendment in a sentence

  • Her intendment was clear from the beginning.
  • The intendment of the statute was debated in court.
  • Lawyers discussed the intendment of the new regulation.

Translations of "intendment" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieAbsichtnf.

The intendment of the meeting was to discuss future project plans.

Die Absicht des Treffens war es, zukünftige Projektpläne zu besprechen.

Understanding the intendment of the contract is crucial for both parties.

Das Verständnis der Absicht des Vertrags ist für beide Parteien entscheidend.

Understanding the intendment of their motives can lead to better communication.

Das Verständnis der Absicht ihrer Motive kann zu besserer Kommunikation führen.

The intendment behind the amendment remains a topic of great debate.

Die Absicht hinter der Änderung bleibt ein viel diskutiertes Thema.

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Other translations for intendment:

  • Intentionnf.

intendment: Examples and translations in context

The court always seeks to uncover the true intendment of the legislation.

Das Gericht ist immer bemüht, die wahre Absicht der Gesetzgebung aufzudecken.

Her argument focused on the intendment behind the controversial statute.

Ihr Argument konzentrierte sich auf die Absicht hinter dem umstrittenen Gesetz.

She interpreted the intendment of the regulations quite differently from her colleagues.

Sie interpretierte die Absicht der Vorschriften ganz anders als ihre Kollegen.

In legal discussions, the intendment is often as important as the wording.

In juristischen Diskussionen ist die Absicht oft genauso wichtig wie der Wortlaut.

The intendment of her question was to gain more insight into his perspective.

Die Absicht ihrer Frage war es, mehr Einsicht in seine Perspektive zu gewinnen.

Judges often rely on the intendment of the legislative text when making decisions.

Richter verlassen sich oft auf die Absicht des Gesetzestextes bei ihren Entscheidungen.

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