countermotions
Contrary procedural actions
Countermotions are motions made in opposition to other motions, typically in parliamentary, legal, or formal meeting contexts.
When someone proposes an action, a countermotion offers an alternative or contradictory proposal: The board entertained several countermotions before reaching a decision.
The term also applies to physical movements in opposite directions.
Change to official text
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- proceduralFollowing set steps
- tablingDeferring formal discussion
- filibusterDelaying tactic through speech
point of order · floor vote · quorum · speaker · committee · resolution · standing order · rebuttal
Offensive response to aggression
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- maneuversPlanned strategic movements
- riposteSwift clever reply
- feintDeceptive mock attack
parry · gambit · flanking · retaliation · preemption · defensive · evasion · repositioning
Plea questioning claim's adequacy
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- filingStoring documents systematically
- rejoinderReply to a reply
- summary judgmentCourt ruling without trial
dismissal · stay · continuance · pleading · defendant · petitioner · litigation · injunction
amendment
Change to official text
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- proceduralFollowing set steps
- tablingDeferring formal discussion
filibuster · point of order · floor vote · quorum · speaker · committee · resolution · standing order · rebuttal · dissent
counterattack
Offensive response to aggression
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- maneuversPlanned strategic movements
- riposteSwift clever reply
feint · parry · gambit · flanking · retaliation · preemption · defensive · evasion · repositioning · blocking
demurrer
Plea questioning claim's adequacy
summary judgment · dismissal · stay · continuance · pleading · defendant · petitioner · litigation · injunction · appeal