own motion en · ADJ
Etymology
Anglicisation of the Latinate legal phrase suo motu (“of one's own motion”).
Meanings
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(Australia, attributive, not-comparable) Relating to an investigation by an ombudsman or similar body which was initiated by the body itself, rather than being undertaken in response to a complaint or referral.
Extensive media coverage of the issue led the ombudsman to commence an own motion investigation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| own-motion | alternative | lexicographic |