substantive motion

BrE /səbˈstænsɪv ˈməʊʃən/

Definition

Definition of substantive motion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

politics

Rare

formal proposal in a meeting that can stand alone for decision

Rare

The committee debated a substantive motion calling for changes to the policy.
A substantive motion to dissolve the board was tabled.
The council adopted a substantive motion amending the city charter.

boring

dull

tedious

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Expressions with substantive

substantive discussion

serious talk that focuses on important issues in real depth

We need a substantive discussion about the budget cuts.

substantive report

report or record that is detailed, thorough, and meaningful

She submitted a substantive report on the project’s risks and costs.

substantive response

reply that directly deals with the main issues or questions raised

The committee still has not given a substantive response to our concerns.

substantive agreements

important treaties between countries

The diplomats signed substantive agreements to ensure peace.

substantive change

significant alteration that changes the real meaning or effect of something

The contract went through substantive change before both sides signed it.

substantive issue

important central matter that directly affects the main result

The court focused on the substantive issue rather than the filing mistake.

Expressions with motion

gears in motion

mechanical parts moving together

The engineer observed the gears in motion inside the machine.

set in motion

start or activate a process or mechanism

The manager set in motion the new project plan..

set the wheels in motion

cause a process to begin that will lead toward a result

The manager set the wheels in motion for the new program.

the wheel is in motion

exp.

things have begun and may be hard to stop

Once the vote passed, the wheel is in motion.

put in motion

cause to move or operate

The mechanic put in motion the old engine with ease..

of one's own motion

prep.

acting independently without external influence

The judge dismissed the case of his own motion.

poetry in motion

action or event very beautiful to watch

The synchronized swimming routine was poetry in motion.

second a motion

formally support a proposal in a meeting

She seconded the motion to approve the budget.

table a motion

formally present a proposal for discussion

The senator tabled a motion to amend the bill.

motion of the ocean

the movement of the sea's waves

The motion of the ocean rocked the boat gently.

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French:motion de fond, ...
German:Hauptantrag, ...
Italian:mozione sostanziale, ...
Spanish:moción sustantiva, ...
Portuguese:moção substantiva, ...
Chinese:实质性动议, ...
Japanese:独立動議, ...
Arabic:مُقْتَرَحٌ مُسْتَقِلّ, ...
Hebrew:הַצָּעָה מַהוּתִית, ...
Russian:основное предложение, ...
Ukrainian:основна пропозиція, ...
Hindi:मूल प्रस्ताव, ...
Bengali:মূল প্রস্তাব, ...
Catalan:moció substantiva, ...
Czech:samostatný návrh, ...
Danish:selvstændigt forslag, ...
Dutch:inhoudelijke motie, ...
Greek:ουσιαστική πρόταση, ...
Hungarian:érdemi indítvány, ...
Khmer:សំណើអាចសម្រេចដោយឡែក, ...
Korean:실질 의안, ...
Persian:طرح مستقل, ...
Polish:wniosek merytoryczny, ...
Portuguese (BR):moção substantiva, ...
Romanian:moțiune substanțială, ...
Swedish:sakmotion, ...
Thai:ญัตติหลัก, ...
Turkish:esas önerge, ...
Vietnamese:kiến nghị nội dung, ...

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