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Word: Motion
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin motio(n-), from movere ‘to move’
ˈməʊʃn
the action or process of moving or being moved
Short Definition:action of moving
Examples:- the laws of planetary motion
- a cushioned shoe that doesn't restrict motion
a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee
Short Definition:formal proposal
Examples:- opposition parties tabled a no-confidence motion
an evacuation of the bowels
Short Definition:evacuation of the bowels
Examples:- 73% of the patients had fewer than three bowel motions a day
- her mother put on her nappy for her to pass a motion
Word: Motion
Speech Type: Verb
ˈməʊʃn
direct or command (someone) with a movement of the hand or head
Short Definition:direct someone with movement of hand
Examples:- he motioned Dennis to a plush chair
- he motioned the young officer to sit down
propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly
Short Definition:propose for discussion
Examples:- a resolution, motioned by Adam Tyler, proposed that members without a CCL could still belong to the association
- Councillor Byrne motioned that the committee call on the area manager to install street lighting
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