Sentence examples for ascertain intent from inspiring English sources

The law does not refrain from searching for the intent of the actor in a multitude of circumstances; and in some cases the general command to ascertain intent is not susceptible to much further refinement.

The Legislature has given to the county canvassing boards -- and only these boards -- the authority to ascertain the intent of the voter.

Judge Burton, who was their witness, testified that they were able to identify 215 ballots where they could clearly ascertain the intent of the voters that had not been counted by the machines.

In Austin, Tex., Mr. Bush's spokeswoman, Karen P. Hughes, mocked the Florida vote-counters who "hold up ballots trying to see a glimmer of light, trying to ascertain the intent of a voter based on the tiniest pin prick".

I could not ascertain such intent.

Modern rehabilitation programs should not only ascertain participant intent to resume work, but assess and treat depression in order to facilitate recovery.

We performed a series of tests of the pre-intervention surveys, first using paper questionnaires to ascertain the intent and clarity of the questions, then incorporating changes based on feedback from PCPs and patients, and we conducted additional testing in the online format to assess content and potential technical issues.

"Hence, the only accurate method of ascertaining the intent of the Founding Fathers at the time of our government's inception comes from a biblical worldview".

According to Article 580, referenced in the charges, a crime is only ascertained when intent to commit the crime has been established.

Sixteen years ago in Florida questions about election procedures and ascertaining voter intent in three Florida counties led Al Gore initially legally to protest and then contest the election results, correctly demanding a recount because the Bush margin of victory was so close.

In other words, is it possible to accurately ascertain a voter's intent?