Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Benigne faciendae sunt interpretationes propter simplicitatem laicorum, ut res magis valeat quam pereat; et verba intentioni, non a contra, debent inservire
Constructions (of written instruments) are to be made liberally, for the simplicity of laymen, in order that the matter may have effect rather than fail (or become void); and words must be subject to the intention, not the intention to the words.
Breve ita dicitur, quia rein de qua agitur, et intentionem petentis, paucis verbis breviter enarrat
A writ is called a "breve" because it briefly states, in few words, the matter in dispute, and the object of the party seeking relief.
Certa debet esse intentio et narratio et certum fundamentum et certa res quae deducitur in judicium
The design and narration ought to be certain, the foundation certain, and the matter certain that is brought into court to be tried.
Conditio beneficialis, quae statum construit, benigne secundum verborum intentionem est interpretanda; odiosa autem quae statum destruit stricte, secundum verborum proprietatem, accipienda
A beneficial condition that creates an estate ought to be construed favorably, according to the intention of the words; but a condition that destroys an estate is odious and ought to be construed according to the strict sense of the words.
Fides est obligatio conscientiae alicujus ad intentionem alterius
A trust is an obligation of conscience of one to the will of another.
In criminalibus suicit generalis malitia intentionis cum facto paris gradus
In criminal cases, a general malice of intention is sufficient if combined with an act of equal or corresponding degree.
In testamentis plenius testatoris intentionem scrutamur.
In wills we examine the intention of the testator more fully.
Intentio caeca mala.
A concealed intention is an evil one.
Intentio inservire debet legibus, non leges intentioni.
The intention ought to be subject to the laws, not the laws to the intention.
Intentio mea imponit nomen operi meo.
My intent gives a name to my act.
Intention
n. The willingness to bring about something planned or foreseen; the state of being set to do something. - intentional, adj. "Intention is the purpose or design with which an act is done. It is the foreknowledge of the act, coupled with the desire of it, such foreknowledge and desire being the cause of the act, inasmuch as they fulfil themselves through the operation of the will. An act is intentional if, and in so far as, it exists in idea before it e3dsts in fact, the idea realising itself in the fact because of the desire by which it is accompanied." John Salmond, Jurisprudence 378 (Glanville L. Williams ed., 10th ed. 1947).
Intentional
adj. Done with the aim of carrying out the act.
Omne actum ab intentione agentis est judieandum
Every act is to be judged by the intention of the doer.
Sapiens incipit a fine, et quod primum est in intentione, ultimum est in executione
A wise person begins from the end, and what is first in intention is last in execution.
Testatoris ultima voluntas est perimplenda secundum veram intentionem suam
The last will of a testator is to be fulfilled according to his true intention.
Ultima voluntas testatoris est perimplenda secundum veram intentionem suam
The last will of a testator is to be fulfilled according to his true intention.
Verba intentioni, et non a contra, debent inservire
Words should be subject to the intention, not the reverse.
Voluntas ultima testatoris est perimplenda secundum veram intentionem suam
the last will of a testator is to fulfilled according to his true intention
declaration of intention
An alien's formal statement resolving to become a U.S. citizen and to renounce allegiance to any other government or country.
ear Intentione
[Latin] With that intent.
intentio
[Latin] 1. Roman law. The part of a formula in which the plaintiff's claim against the defendant is stated. See FORMULA (1). 2. Hist. A count or declaration in a real action. ( Intentio was an earlier name for narratio. See NARRATIO.
intentional act.
See ACT (2)
intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The tort of intentionally or recklessly causing another person severe emotional distress through one's extreme or outrageous acts. 0 In a few jurisdictions, a physical manifestation of the mental suffering is required for the plaintiff to recover. - Also termed (in some states) outrage. See EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. Cf. NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.
intentional manslaughter. See voluntary manslaughter under MANSLAUGHTER. intentional tort.
See TORT.
intentional tort
A tort committed by someone acting with general or specific intent. ( Examples include battery, false imprisonment, and trespass to land. - Also termed willful tort. Cf. NEGLIGENCE.
intentional wrong.
A wrong in which the mens rea amounts to intention, purpose, or design. - Also termed willful wrong.
intentional-injury exclusion
See expected/intended exclusion under EXCLUSION (3).
latent intention
See dormant legislative intent under LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
manifestation of intention
Wills & estates. The external expression of the testator's intention, as distinguished from an undisclosed intention. - Also termed manifestation of intent.
outrage, n. See INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EvI0TIONAL DISTRESS. outrageous conduct
See CONDUCT.
statement of intention
Bankruptcy. A preliminary statement filed by the debtor in a Chapter 7 case, in which the debtor details whether property secured by consumer debt will be retained or surrendered and whether the property is claimed as exempt. 0 The statement usu. must be filed before the first creditors' meeting or within 30 days from the petition-filing date, whichever is earlier. 11 USCA ยง 521.
unintentional act
An act not resulting from the actor's will toward what actually takes place.