\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.