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English

motions

noun

Meaning

  1. A state of progression from one place to another.
  2. A change of position with respect to time.
  3. A change from one place to another.
  4. A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
  5. An entertainment or show, especially a puppet show.
  6. From κίνησις (kinesis); any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration, augmentation and diminution, and change of place.
  7. To gesture indicating a desired movement.
  8. To introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure.
  9. To make a proposal; to offer plans.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data