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 双语律师Terence,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与油气、资源与采矿业相关的法律文件。