intention : Idioms & Phrases

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First intention

  • (Logic), a conception of a thing formed by the first or direct application of the mind to the individual object; an idea or image; as, man, stone.
Webster 1913

Second intention

  • (Logic), a conception generalized from first intuition or apprehension already formed by the mind; an abstract notion; especially, a classified notion, as species, genus, whiteness.
Webster 1913

To heal by the first intention

  • (Surg.), to cicatrize, as a wound, without suppuration.
Webster 1913

To heal by the second intention

  • (Surg.), to unite after suppuration.
Webster 1913

Union by the first, ∨ second, intention

  • . (Surg.) See To heal by the first, ∨ second, intention, under Intention.
Webster 1913