die Missbrauchsabsicht
Translation
intent to abuse, malicious intent, fraudulent intent
Examples
Das Gericht prüfte die Missbrauchsabsicht des Angeklagten.
The court examined the defendant's intent to abuse.
Er handelte ohne Missbrauchsabsicht.
He acted without malicious intent.
Grammar Patterns
((to act)) ((with malicious intent)) to act with malicious intent He acted with malicious intent.
Similar Words
die böse Absicht (malicious intent), der Vorsatz (intent)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Missbrauch' (abuse) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Absicht' (intention). Literally 'abuse-intention'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Missbrauch' (abuse) + 'Absicht' (intention). The intention to commit abuse.