Motioning
/ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of signaling or gesturing, often to direct attention or indicate consent in legal or courtroom settings.
The attorney was motioning for the witness to continue her testimony.
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In legal contexts, 'motioning' typically describes nonverbal communication such as signaling a judge or jurors; it is distinct from the formal legal 'motion' which is a procedural request.
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