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intent

mens rea, motive, negligence b : the purpose to commit a tortious act having consequences that the actor desires and believes or knows will occur constructive intent : intent that is inferred to exist (as from willfulness

Compelled

'by force'. This may take place positively and negatively. When one forces one to act in a manner desired by him it is compelling him to do that thing. Same may take place when one is prevented

will

will 1 : the desire, inclination, or choice of a person or group 2 : the faculty of wishing, choosing, desiring, or intending

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Disappoint

To defeat of expectation or hope to hinder from the attainment of that which was expected hoped or desired to balk as a man is disappointed of his hopes or expectations or his hopes desires intentions expectations

Grudge

To look upon with desire to possess or to appropriate to envy one the possession of to begrudge to covet to give with

Carnots cycle

cycle in which the working fluid goes through the following four successive operations 1 Isothermal expansion to a desired point 2 adiabatic expansion to a desired point 3 isothermal compression to such a point that 4 adiabatic

Request

The act of asking for anything desired expression of desire or demand solicitation prayer petition entreaty

Building societies

subscribing to a common fund which is employed in making advances to such members (called 'advanced members') as desire to obtain them on the security of real or leasehold property, while those members who do not desire

Satisfaction

The act of satisfying or the state of being satisfied gratification of desire contentment in possession and enjoyment repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands

Accused, statement of

anything in answer to the charge, telling him that he is not obliged to say anything unless he desires to do so, but that whatever he says will be taken down in writing, and may be given

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