countermotion
Response to motion
A countermotion is a motion made in opposition to another motion, whether in parliamentary procedure, legal proceedings, or physical movement.
In meetings, someone might file a countermotion to block or modify a proposal: The board member introduced a countermotion to table the discussion.
In physics or biomechanics, it describes movement in the opposite direction to balance or oppose another force.
Expression of disapproval
- filingStoring documents systematically
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- defendantParty facing charges
plaintiff · court · procedural · litigation · rebuttal · judicial · hearing · appeal
Change to official text
- proceduralFollowing set steps
- floorIndoor walking surface
- secondedFormally supported another's motion
- debateFormal argument on issues
vote · speaker · quorum · tabling · resolution · adjourn · delegate · override
Turn to opposite
- opposingStanding against something
- reciprocalShared between two parties
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- swingSuspended recreational seat
return · backward · thrust · recoil · momentum · oscillation · kinetic · equilibrium
Answer to stimulus
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- chessStrategic board game
gambit · tactical · parry · riposte · anticipation · preemptive · blocking · neutralizing
objection
Expression of disapproval
- filingStoring documents systematically
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
defendant · plaintiff · court · procedural · litigation · rebuttal · judicial · hearing · appeal · brief
amendment
Change to official text
- proceduralFollowing set steps
- floorIndoor walking surface
- secondedFormally supported another's motion
debate · vote · speaker · quorum · tabling · resolution · adjourn · delegate · override · committee
reverse
Turn to opposite
- opposingStanding against something
- reciprocalShared between two parties
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
swing · return · backward · thrust · recoil · momentum · oscillation · kinetic · equilibrium · pushback
response
Answer to stimulus
- retaliationPunitive response to injury
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
chess · gambit · tactical · parry · riposte · anticipation · preemptive · blocking · neutralizing · positioning