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M.O.

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005387

An abbreviation for 'modus operandi,' a Latin phrase meaning 'method of operating,' used in criminal investigations to describe a criminal's characteristic way of committing a crime. This pattern of behavior can include specific tools used, locations targeted, or methods of entry and escape. Law enforcement agencies analyze a criminal's M.O. to link crimes and identify potential suspects.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-005387
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/m-o/"
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