In*ten"tion (?), n. [F. intention, L. intentio. See Intend, and cf.
Intension.]
1. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of
application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Intention is when the mind, with great earnestness, and of choice,
fixes its view on any idea.
Locke.
2. A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing;
purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Johnson.