Compass (law) explained

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]

References

• A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

Notes and References

1. Book: Webster. John. The Works of John Webster. Gunby. David. 1995. Cambridge University Press. 978-0-521-26060-2. en.