Definitions of intent
a person's state of mind when they commit an act, especially an illegal act
A 68-year-old man has appeared in court charged with assaulting a woman with intent to rape.
the meaning or significance of something, especially when not explicitly expressed (often used of a legislature's purpose in passing a piece of legislation)
We must first address the scope of Parliament's intent in § 14(3) of the Act.
when you want and plan to do something; the purpose that accompanies a plan
Trust me, it was never my intent to upset anyone.