Phrases with «contrary intention»

"Contrary intention" refers to a situation where someone has a different or opposite intention than what is typically expected or understood in a specific context. It means that their intention contradicts or goes against what is normally assumed or implied. Full definition

intention (parent phrase)
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contrary intention

Sentences with «contrary intention»

It was asserted by the company that there was no such contrary intention. (bloomsburylawonline.com)
The general legal presumption prevails, unless there is something to establish contrary intention. (dmhstallard.com)
That was a crucial distinction because it was settled law that, in the words of Bennion on Statutory Interpretation (6th Edition, LexisNexis, 2013) p 1035, «unless the contrary intention appears, a variation in the term used is taken to denote a different meaning, because to intend the same meaning is bad practice». (newlawjournal.co.uk)
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Phrases with «contrary intention»

Sentences with «contrary intention»

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