motioned

Motioned is a verb that refers to the act of moving or causing something to move. It is often used in legal contexts to describe the process of formally requesting a court to take action. In this context, a person or party may "motion" the court to grant or deny a request, such as for a continuance, a change of venue, or a dismissal of a case. The term can also be used more generally to describe any act of moving or causing something to move, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. For example, one might say that a person "motioned" their hand to signal a greeting, or that a company "motioned" to expand its operations into a new market. The term is derived from the Latin word "motio," which means "movement."