Possible motives include sexual jealousy, professional rivalry or individual psychopathy.

Although owners' motives may include bottom-line issues like fear of litigation and retention, ultimately all benefit.

A motive includes different note values, and its iterations may end on a downbeat.

However, I must admit that my motive includes more than simple hospitality.

The motives for their journeys, the supporters say, included backpacking, study, attending a wedding and seeking a bride.

Therefore, additional motives for merger and acquisition that may not add shareholder value include:

Possible motives include opposition to the racial integration of the local districts.

Particularly prominent motives include the marine eagle, the Saimaa seal and the bear.

Other motives may include promoting business and economic growth, or urban renewal in formerly deprived areas of the city.

Often the motives are principally charitable but also includes giving items which are surplus to one's needs.