ulterior motive

Definitions

General English

• noun a hidden reason for doing something which will give you an advantage

Law

• noun a reason for doing something which is not immediately connected with the action, but is done in anticipation of its result and so is an act of bad faith

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Contexts for “ulterior motive”

2 definitions in context
• General English
• Law