Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Enumerated Motion: A type of motion that is listed or numbered. An example of this is when someone proposes a specific action to be taken during a meeting and it is given a number or name to make it easier to refer to.
Definition: A motion that is specifically listed or numbered in a set of rules or procedures. It is a motion that has been given a specific name or title.
Example: In a parliamentary procedure, a motion to adjourn is an enumerated motion because it is specifically listed as a motion that can be made during a meeting.
This example illustrates that an enumerated motion is a motion that is specifically named or listed in a set of rules or procedures. It is not a general motion that can be made at any time, but rather a motion that has a specific purpose and is recognized as such.