noun
- plural of intent; purposes or aims that guide one’s actions
- in legal contexts, the mental states or purposes behind actions
Usage: legal
Examples
- The lawyer questioned the defendant’s true intents.
- Her good intents were clear to everyone who knew her.
- The contract outlined the parties’ intents and obligations.
- We must judge people by their actions, not just their stated intents.
- The court examined the criminal intents behind the defendant’s behavior.
- His intents were noble, but his methods were questionable.