(どうぎ)

どうぎ
noun
motion (parliamentary)
1. motion (parliamentary)
A formal proposal made at a meeting for discussion and voting.
The motion was passed unanimously.
動議(どうぎ)提出(ていしゅつ)する。
To submit a motion.
議長(ぎちょう)動議(どうぎ)却下(きゃっか)した。
The chairperson rejected the motion.

動議(どうぎ) is a formal term used in parliamentary and committee contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 動議(どうぎ)提出(ていしゅつ)する: to submit a motion
  • 動議(どうぎ)可決(かけつ)される: a motion is passed
  • 動議(どうぎ)否決(ひけつ)される: a motion is rejected
  • 緊急(きんきゅう)動議(どうぎ): urgent motion

RELATED TERMS:

  • 議案(ぎあん): bill, agenda item
  • 提案(ていあん): proposal