Usually means: Purpose behind enacting a law.
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  1. legislative intent: Dictionary.com
  2. Legislative intent: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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  1. legislative intent: Merriam-Webster Legal Dictionary
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Definitions from Wikipedia (Legislative intent)

noun:  In law, the legislative intent of the legislature in enacting legislation may sometimes be considered by the judiciary to interpret the law (see judicial interpretation).


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