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challenged motion

[ˈtʃælɪndʒd ˈmoʊʃən]
nounpl: challenged motions
moção contestada
1. A motion in court proceedings that has been formally objected to or disputed by an opposing party
The attorney filed a challenged motion to dismiss the case.
O advogado apresentou uma moção contestada para arquivar o processo.
2. In parliamentary procedure, a motion that has been questioned or objected to by members
The challenged motion was debated extensively before the vote.
A moção contestada foi debatida extensamente antes da votação.
Synonyms
disputed motionobjected motionquestioned motionopposed motion
Antonyms
unopposed motionaccepted motionapproved motion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
moção contestada
standard legal terminology
São Paulo
moção impugnada
more formal legal usage
Portugal
moção contestada
standard legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

challenge a motion
motion under fire
contested motion
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