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Clayton motion

Clayton motion noun: a motion to dismiss a case in the interest of justice.

Noun

Clayton motion (plural Clayton motions)

  1. (US) A motion to dismiss a case in the interest of justice.

Forms of Clayton motion

pluralClayton motions

Origin of Clayton motion

After the case People v. Clayton.

Questions about Clayton motion

What does Clayton motion mean?
Clayton motion means a motion to dismiss a case in the interest of justice.
What part of speech is Clayton motion?
Clayton motion is a noun.
What is the plural of Clayton motion?
The plural of Clayton motion is Clayton motions.

Words near Clayton motion in the dictionary

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