Meaning & use
movant
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In law, a person who makes a formal motion or request to a court.
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The movant asked the judge to dismiss the case for lack of evidence.
Under the rules, the movant must file supporting documents with the motion.
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A legal term found mainly in court filings and legal writing, rarely used in everyday conversation.
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