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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