The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Intendant \In*tend"ant\, n. [F. intendant, fr. L. intendere to
   direct (one's thoughts) to a thing. See Intend.]
   One who has the charge, direction, or management of some
   public business; a superintendent; as, an intendant of
   marine; an intendant of finance.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Intendant \In*tend"ant\, a. [See Intend.]
   Attentive. [Obs.]
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Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856):

INTENDANT. One who has the charge, management, or direction of some office,
department, or public business.