The word "motive" means the reason or intention behind someone's actions or behaviors. It is like the driving force or purpose that influences what a person does. Full definition
Attorneys claim this is necessary to ensure that lawyers serve the interests of their clients rather than the profit motives of investors. (gillianhadfield.com)
I'm voting to close this question as off - topic because the question of motive for a law is politics. (law.stackexchange.com)
In almost every situation, a person can either look for a good or a bad motive behind other people's behavior. (rachelheldevans.com)