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contested motion
[/kənˈtɛstɪd ˈmoʊʃən/]
noun
pl: contested motions
moção contestada
1.
A formal request or proposal presented to a court or legislative body that is opposed or disputed by one or more parties
The defendant filed a contested motion to suppress the evidence.
O réu apresentou uma moção contestada para suprimir a prova.
2.
A procedural request in legal proceedings where the opposing party objects to or argues against the motion
The judge scheduled a hearing on the contested motion.
O juiz agendou uma audiência sobre a moção contestada.
Synonyms
disputed motion
opposed motion
challenged motion
objected motion
Antonyms
unopposed motion
uncontested motion
consent motion
stipulated motion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
moção contestada
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
Portugal
moção contestada
Standard legal terminology used in Portuguese courts
Related Idioms & Phrases
to contest a motion
motion practice
hearing on a motion
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