ə̇n.ˈten(d)mənt noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by English intend ) of Middle English entendement, from Middle French, from Old French, from entendre to intend + -ment — more at intend
1. : intention , design , purpose
voted for it … because its intendments were good — A.J.Beveridge
2.
a. : meaning , significance
acquired further intendment as later men discerned a broader symbolism in them — H.O.Taylor
b. : the true meaning, understanding, or intention of a law or other legal instrument — compare common intendment