intentional
adjective
in·ten·tion·al
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl 
-ˈtench-nəl
2
a
: of or relating to epistemological intention
b
: having external reference
Synonyms
Examples of intentional in a Sentence
an intentional and premeditated killing
I apologize for the omission of your name from the list. It was not intentional.
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One unnamed minor student sued Phelps, the high school, school district and the board in San Diego County Superior Court, alleging intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligence in properly training district employees and a violation of her 1st Amendment rights.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Law enforcement have arrested and charged 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson with first-degree intentional homicide in the case.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Law enforcement have arrested and charged 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson with first-degree intentional homicide in the case.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
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“Intentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentional. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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intentional
adjective
in·ten·tion·al
in-ˈtench-nəl
-ˈten-chən-ᵊl
: done by intention : not accidental
Legal Definition
intentional
adjective
in·ten·tion·al
in-ˈten-chə-nəl
: done with intent
an intentional tort
intentional discrimination
intentionally
adverb
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