M.O.

Definition of "M.O."
  1. Modus Operandi: a frequently used term in law enforcement and criminal justice that signifies the distinct pattern or method that a criminal habitually uses while committing crimes
How to use "M.O." in a sentence
  1. The detective identified the burglar's M.O. as breaking in through back doors.
  2. The serial thief's M.O. involved stealing only expensive watches.
  3. By studying the criminal's M.O., they could predict his next target.

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