Movent
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
One who makes a motion; a moving party.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One who moves; one who makes a motion before a court; the applicant for a rule or order.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
One whe moves; one who makes a motion before a court; the applicant for a rule or order.