cui bono

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Definition of cui bono in English English dictionary

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

Hyphenation

Cu·i bono

Etymology

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