contradictory motionglossary / contradictory motion Civil law. A motion that is likely to be contested or that the nonmoving side should have an opportunity to contest. Cf. contradictory judgment under JUDGMENT. 词条贡献者 译者陈鹏,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,擅长翻译各种与诉讼及争议解决相关的法律文件。