intentatio

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

intentātĭo, ōnis, f. [intento], a stretching out or extending towards a thing.

I Lit.: oculi ad intentationem subitam digitorum comprimuntur, Sen. Ira, 2, 4, 2.—

II Trop., a reproaching with a thing: criminum, Tert. Apol. 46 dub. (al. intentio).