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8. Law. An application made to a court for an order or a ruling.
9. A formal proposal put to the vote under parliamentary procedures.
10. a. A mechanical device or piece of machinery that moves or causes motion; a mechanism. b. The movement or action of such a device.
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motioned
To direct by making a gesture: motioned us to our seats.
To signal by making a gesture: motioned to her to enter.
go through the motions
To do something in a mechanical manner indicative of a lack of interest or involvement.
[Middle English mocioun, from Old French motion, from Latin mōtiō, mōtiōn-, from mōtus past participle of movēre, to move.]