Countermotion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Countermotion is a noun meaning A physical movement that counterbalances another movement.
Meaning
A physical movement that counterbalances another movement.
More Meanings
- A legal motion filed in opposition to a previous motion.
Example Sentences
Last week, United States District Court Judge Joel A. Pisano refused to issue a temporary injunction halting the state investigation, and the state filed a countermotion asking the federal government not to interfere in a state legal matter.
Word Forms
- countermotions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterbalancing, counterposition, counterpose, counteraction, counterbalance, countergesture.
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