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 双语律师Howard,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与欧美消费者隐私法规相关的法律文件。