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1. To make an application to a court for a rule or order 2. To propose a resolution, or recommend action in a deliberative body. 3. To pass over; to be transferred; as when the consideration of a contract is said to "move" from one party to the other. 4. To occasion; to contribute to; to tend or lead to. The forewheel of a wagon was said "to move to the death of a man." Sayer, … [Read more...] about MOVE

A legitimate son. Glanvil. … [Read more...] about MULIERATUS

One who moves; one who makes a motion before a court; the applicant for a rule or order. … [Read more...] about MOVENT

In old English law. The state or condition of a mulier, or lawful issue. Co. Litt 352b. The opposite of bastardy. Blount Malta conceduntur per obliquum quae non conceduntur de directo. Many things are allowed indirectly which are not allowed directly. 6 Coke, 47. … [Read more...] about MULIERTY

Making a motion on a day which is not motion day, in virtue of having argued a special case; used in the exchequer after it became obsolete in the queen's bench. Wharton, … [Read more...] about MOVING FOR AN ARGUMENT