1. A deliberate or conscious purpose to cause harm, damage, or prejudice to someone or something
The court found no adverse intention in the defendant's actions.
O tribunal não encontrou intenção adversa nas ações do réu.
2. In legal contexts, a hostile or malicious state of mind directed against another party
The plaintiff must prove adverse intention to win the case.
O autor deve provar a intenção adversa para ganhar o caso.