Definitions

1. noun

a determination to act in a particular way, or a particular aim or object

“She had no intent to hurt anyone with her words.”

2. verb

to have a particular aim or object in mind

“He intends to travel to Europe next year.”

3. verb

to mean to do something

“The law intends to protect the rights of minorities.”

4. noun

the state of having a particular aim or object in mind

“The intent of the new policy is to reduce waste.”