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Sachantrag

Substantiv

partial

motion

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

These English term is broader than Sachantrag inasmuch as motions often relate to procedural (and not substantive) matters.

Definitions of motion

English

an application made to a court or judge in relation to a particular issue during a lawsuit to order the other party to do something or to not do something

The motion to dismiss the action was scheduled to be heard on Tuesday morning.

English

the formal manner in which a shareholder of a company or a member of an organization submits a proposal for action by the organization

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.