意旨 (yì zhǐ) — intent; intention; will

Definition

意旨 (yìzhǐ) is a formal written term for the 'intent' or 'will' behind a document, law, or directive — more elevated than 意思, which is the everyday word for 'meaning/intention'.

noun

intentintentionwill

Examples

意旨。
Zhè bù fǎ lǜ de yì zhǐ shì bǎo hù xiāo fèi zhě de quán yì.
The intent of this law is to protect consumers' rights.
意旨。
Zhí xíng dǒng shì de yì zhǐ bì xū dé dào gǔ dōng de zhī chí.
The intent of the executive director must be supported by the shareholders.
意旨。
Tā shǐ zhōng zūn xún zǔ zhī zuì chū de yì zhǐ xíng shì.
He always acts in accordance with the organization's original intent.

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