n. the party in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding who makes a motion (application for a court order or judgment).
It refers to a party to the lawsuit, requesting the judge for an order or judgement in form of formal and written request. It is upon the movant to prove, for the order or judgement to be in his/her favour.
The party in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding who makes a motion (application for a court order or judgment).
the party who initiates the motion