motion
Elementary/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/
- noun
- A formal request for a ruling from a judge
motion in a sentence
- “The defense attorney filed a motion to dismiss the case.”
- “She made a motion calling for the repeal of the law.”
- “Her motion was voted on.”
- “His lawyer filed a motion for a mistrial.”
What does “motion” mean?
motion (noun) means a formal request for a ruling from a judge. It is pronounced /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "motion" mean?
- motion (noun) means: A formal request for a ruling from a judge
- How do you pronounce "motion"?
- "motion" is pronounced /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "motion" in a sentence?
- Here is "motion" used in a sentence: The defense attorney filed a motion to dismiss the case.
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