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.