From Longman Business Dictionary
intentin·tent1 /ɪnˈtent/ noun [uncountableU]1an intentionintent to do somethingThe two software companies have signed a letter of intent to merge.
→ see also declaration of intent 2LAW the intention to do something illegalintent to do somethingHe pleaded guilty to charges of possessing unauthorized computer access codes with intent to defraud.