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own motion

adj

own motion

adj

Etymology Anglicisation of the Latinate legal phrase suo motu (“of one's own motion”).

1

Australia 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.

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