Moves
/ˈmuːvz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal requests or applications made to a court for a ruling or order.
The attorney filed several moves to suppress evidence.
- (v.) Third-person singular of move, meaning to make a formal request to a court.
She moves to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
Forms
- move
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Commentary
Plural noun form refers to formal court requests; as a verb, 'moves' is the third-person singular of 'move' when making such requests.
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