Meaning of 意向 in Japanese

Bill Gates announces intent to return advertising revenue to the users.

He married the girl contrary to his parents' will.

He hinted at his intention.

His speech didn't reflect the sense of the party.

We should confirm his intentions once more.

Don't go against his wishes.

The government has declared its intention to reduce taxes.

In other words, the merits, etc. of making detours are the consideration of the attitudes of the landowners whose property the line would cross, the convenience of other towns and villages, as well as connection with other railway lines.