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intention

in·ten·tion [ in ténsh'n ]


noun  (plural in·ten·tions)
Definition:
 
1. aim or objective: something that somebody plans to do
State your intentions.

2. quality of purposefulness: the quality or state of having a purpose in mind
She acted without intention.



plural noun in·ten·tions 
Definition:
 
somebody's marriage plans: somebody's plans with respect to marriage ( dated )

[14th century. Via French< Latin intention-< intendere (see intend)]
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