n. [ OE. entendement understanding, insight, F. entendement, fr. LL. intendimentum. See Intend. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Charge; oversight. [ Obs. ] Ford. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Intention; design; purpose. [ 1913 Webster ]

The intendment of God and nature. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) The true meaning, understanding, or intention of a law, or of any legal instrument. [ 1913 Webster ]