"Clayton motion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Clayton motions [plural]
Etymology: After the case People v. Clayton. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Clayton motion (plural Clayton motions)
  1. (US, law) A motion to dismiss a case in the interest of justice. Wikipedia link: People v. Clayton Tags: US Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-Clayton_motion-en-noun-nFqn9t5E Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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