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单词 movant
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Definition of movant in English:

movant

noun ˈmuːv(ə)ntˈmo͞ovənt
US Law
  • A person who applies to or petitions a court or judge for a ruling in their favour.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sidestepping the issue of whether amateurs deserved protection usually afforded to The Fourth Estate, Kleinberg wrote ‘Even if the movants are journalists, this is not the equivalent of a free pass.’
    • This is the judge's way of saying that the movants are making a very broad argument, and pretty much have nothing.
    • The movant must plead facts which will support the conclusion that counsel's actions did not measure up to the customary skill and diligence of a reasonable attorney.
    • On June 10th, an ‘evolution Cobb County’ email alert by Google informed this movant of an amicus-curiae submitted by the Anti-Defamation League, in support of the Appellees.
    • This coalition contends that the movants have failed to meet their burden of proof and that a Multidistrict Litigation order of consolidation is unneeded and unwanted.

Origin

Late 19th century: from move + -ant.

 
 

Definition of movant in US English:

movant

nounˈmo͞ovənt
US Law
  • A person who applies to or petitions a court or judge for a ruling in his or her favor.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The movant must plead facts which will support the conclusion that counsel's actions did not measure up to the customary skill and diligence of a reasonable attorney.
    • This coalition contends that the movants have failed to meet their burden of proof and that a Multidistrict Litigation order of consolidation is unneeded and unwanted.
    • On June 10th, an ‘evolution Cobb County’ email alert by Google informed this movant of an amicus-curiae submitted by the Anti-Defamation League, in support of the Appellees.
    • Sidestepping the issue of whether amateurs deserved protection usually afforded to The Fourth Estate, Kleinberg wrote ‘Even if the movants are journalists, this is not the equivalent of a free pass.’
    • This is the judge's way of saying that the movants are making a very broad argument, and pretty much have nothing.

Origin

Late 19th century: from move + -ant.

 
 
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