cui bono

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von cui bono im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The principle that the ultimate initiator of an action is likely he who stands to gain from the action

for whose benefit; incorrectly understood, it came to be used in the sense, of what good or use; and hence, (what) purpose; object; specif

the ultimate object of life

Lit

Silbentrennung

Cu·i bono

Etymologie

() From Latin cui est bono? (“To whom is it a benefit?”)