Procedure

Motion to Dismiss

/ MOH-shun to dis-MIS /

Definition

A request to terminate a case for legal insufficiency or lack of jurisdiction.

Used in Context

“The motion to dismiss argued the complaint failed to state a valid claim.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: motio, movement

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