Motive Power

/ˈmoʊtɪv ˈpaʊər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The force or power that causes motion or activity, especially in machinery or legal instruments involving legal capacity to act.
    The contract was considered invalid due to lack of motive power behind the transaction.

Commentary

In legal contexts, motive power often relates metaphorically to the underlying cause or legal capacity enabling actions or contracts.

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