| 单词 | motion |
| 释义 | motion motion /; AmE / noun [C]
1 a formal proposal that is discussed and voted on at a meeting: Shareholders tabled a motion to adjourn the meeting (= to stop it for a period of time). The motion was approved by a large majority. A motion opposing the deal was narrowly defeated. See note at MEETING
❖ to propose/put forward/table a motion ◆ to adopt/approve/carry/pass a motion ◆ to defeat/reject a motion
2 (Law ) a formal proposal that a court decides whether or not to allow: The company said it would file a motion to dismiss the bondholders' complaint. The judge denied a motion to nullify the punitive damages award.
❖ to file a motion ◆ to back/grant/deny/reject a motion |
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