Usually means: Hidden reason behind apparent actions.
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  1. ulterior motive: Merriam-Webster
  2. ulterior motive: Collins English Dictionary
  3. ulterior motive: Wordnik
  4. ulterior motive: Wiktionary
  5. Ulterior Motive (film): Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  6. ulterior motive: FreeDictionary.org
  7. Ulterior motive: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. ulterior motive: Urban Dictionary

Definitions from Wiktionary (ulterior motive)

noun:  An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

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