intent to publishglossary / INTENT TO PUBLISH intent to publish. Defamation. The intent to communicate (defamatory words, etc.) to a third person or with knowledge that the communication will probably reach third persons. See PUBLISH(2). 词条贡献者 译员Joanne,亚洲顶尖法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译涉及媒体、体育和娱乐领域的法律文件。