In*tend"ment (?), n. [OE.
entendement understanding, insight, F. entendement, fr.
LL. intendimentum. See Intend.]
1. Charge; oversight. [Obs.]
Ford.
2. Intention; design; purpose.
The intendment of God and nature.
Jer. Taylor.
3. (Law) The true meaning,
understanding, or intention of a law, or of any legal
instrument.