In a leading murder case in 1974, he refused to reverse a discredited decision that had promoted an objective test of intent in murder.
All need to be clear on what they want to happen next (objectives) and how that will impact long-term prospects (intent). A misalignment of objectives and intent is one of the hallmarks of an organizational hot landing.
As Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai wrote in a dissenting statement, "If we are willing to set an objective with no intent of reaching it, then I suppose that this is not a problem". Here in the real world, of course, it is a very big problem indeed.
It contains what might be called goals, objectives, actions, and vague statements of intent — but alas, no strategies.
To begin with, world leaders should ensure that the sustainable development goals include a focus on "securing sustainable water for all" – and define quantitative, time-bound stretch targets that make this a specific objective rather than an unmeasurable statement of intent.
But beyond that, it makes no effort to address the subjective vs. objective question, nor does its discussion of intent delve into the matter of specific vs. general intent.
This article presents a range of definitions of environmental policy and in doing so suggests that the common element among them is an acknowledgment that policy involves statements of objectives or intent and proposals as to courses of action.
Are they meeting a set objective of increasing awareness, expressing brand intent or driving brand image?
Objectives: The intent of the work reported here was to test more directly the role of the AHR in obesity and fat metabolism in lieu of exogenous toxicants.
The court read that objective of looking to the voter's intent as indicating that the Legislature probably meant "legal vote" to mean a vote recorded on a ballot indicating what the voter intended.
While maximizing the patient's quality of life is clearly the primary objective, the direct intent of repairing the defect in the cuff is to restore its integrity and functionality.
