criminal motives
definitions
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The underlying reasons, intentions, or psychological drives that impel an individual to commit an illegal act or offense.ko: 범죄 동기
examples
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The detective spent weeks trying to uncover the criminal motives behind the robbery.
형사는 강도 사건 뒤에 숨겨진 범죄 동기를 밝혀내기 위해 몇 주를 보냈다.