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Free sign upThe phrase "motion for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal contexts to refer to a formal request made to a court or judge.
Example: "The attorney filed a motion for a continuance to delay the trial date."
Alternatives: "request for" or "petition for".
Exact(58)
§ 501.727 Motion for summary disposition.
"It's slow motion for the most part.
No motion for rehearing will be allowed.
Read Shloss's motion for attorneys' fees here.
KCI's motion for reconsideration was refused.
com's district-court motion for attorney fees.
Equations of motion for incompressible flow.
(4) Motion for Extension of Time.
Appellees filed a motion for summary judgment.
Similar(2)
(Andrew Motion, for Charles and Camilla, 2005).
Garcia v. Google Emergency Motion for stay.
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