intentātĭo

ōnis, f.

intento

I. a stretching out or extending towards a thing.
I. Lit.: oculi ad intentationem subitam digitorum comprimuntur, Sen. Ira, 2, 4, 2.—
II. Trop., a reproaching with a thing: criminum, Tert. Apol. 46 dub. (al. intentio).
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
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