The inducement, cause, or reason why a thing is done. An act legal in itself, and which violates no right, is not actionable on account of the motive which actuated it Chatfield v. Wilson, 5 Am. Law Reg. (O. S.) 528."Motive" and "intent" are not identical, and an intent may exist where a motive is wanting. Motive is the moving power which impels to action for a definite result; … [Read more...] about MOTIVE
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MSOD
Monthly Statement of Select Operational Data … [Read more...] about MSOD
MOTU PROPRIO
Lat. Of his own motion. The commencing words of a certain kind of papal rescript. … [Read more...] about MOTU PROPRIO
MTD
Month-to-Date … [Read more...] about MTD
MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding. This is usually a non-binding memorandum that states all the terms upon which the parties agree and intend to draft into an enforceable contract. At times, it can be recognized as a contract under existing contract law. … [Read more...] about MOU