movantglossary / MOVANT movant (moov-[schwa]nt). One who makes a motion to court or a deliberative body. — Also termed moving party; mover. — Formerly also spelled movent. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 921; Motions 11. C.J.S. Motions and Orders § 6.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Sheldon,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。