movant

Definition of "movant"
  1. The participant in a legal action who requests a court order or judgment
How to use "movant" in a sentence
  1. The judge heard the arguments of the movant before making a decision.
  2. As the movant, she had to articulate her request clearly to the court.
  3. The attorney represented the movant in the legal proceedings.

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