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Modus operandi

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003277

A distinct pattern or method of operation used by a criminal, often referred to as an M.O. Law enforcement agencies use this concept to identify and link crimes committed by the same individual or group. It can include specific tools used, locations targeted, or ways of interacting with victims.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003277
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A distinct pattern or method of operation used by a criminal, often referred to as an M.O. Law enforcement agencies use this concept to identify and link crimes committed by the same individual or group. It can include specific tools used, locations targeted, or ways of interacting with victims.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/modus-operandi/"
}

Record 3,248 of 5,439 in Law terminology (MLC-0107). Request the full dataset.