/ˈməʊtɪvˈ/ – Noun
Definition: động cơ, cớ, thúc đẩy, viện cớ.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, a motive refers to the reason or cause that prompts a person to act in a certain way or to commit a particular crime. It is the underlying intention or purpose behind an individual’s actions or decisions. Motive is often considered in criminal cases as it can help establish a person’s state of mind and potential reasons for committing an offense.
Example: The prosecution argued that the defendant’s financial motive was the driving force behind the crime.