Intentio Caeca Mala
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A hidden intention is bad. 2 Bulst. 179. INTENTIO INSERVIRE DEBET LEGIbus, non leges intention i. Intentions ought to be subservient to the laws, not the laws to intentions. Co. Litt. 314. INTENTIO MEA IMPONIT NOMEN OPeri meo. My intent gives a name to my act. Hob. 123.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A hidden intent is bad.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A blind or obschre meaning is bad or ineffectual. 2 Buist 179. Said of a testator's intention.