Move
/ˈmuːv/
Definitions
- (v.) To change position or location; to go from one place to another.
The parties agreed to move the hearing to a later date.
- (v.) To make a formal request or proposal in a legal proceeding.
Counsel moved to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
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- moved
- moving
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "move" often refers specifically to submitting a procedural request, distinct from general physical relocation.
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