Compass (law) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In law, to purpose (or intend) something In law, to compass is to purpose (or intend) something. It is an individual that is imagining something or to plot a plan. Compassing signifies a purpose (or design) of the mind (or will), and not carrying such design to effect.[1] ↑ Webster, John; Gunby, David (1995). The Works of John Webster. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-26060-2. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856. This legal term article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles
