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Senior Parli Law
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10/31/2011
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Term
Fix time to Adjourn
Definition
set next meeting time
Term
Adjourn
 Definition
end the meeting against the rules
Term
Recess
 Definition
secure a short intermission
Term
Question of Priviledge
 Definition
correct undisirible conditions
Term
Call for orders of the day
 Definition
restablish the meeting agenda
Term
Appeal
 Definition
object the decision of the chair
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Point of order
 Definition
correct a flaw in parlimentary pro
Term
Parliamentary inquiry
 Definition
provide correct parliamentary pro
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Suspend the rules
 Definition
conduct items that are against the rules
Term
Withdraw a motion
 Definition
remove motion before action
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Object consideration
 Definition
refuse a motion
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Division of question
Definition
divide into two parts
Term
Division of the assembly
Definition
secure a more accurate vote
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Table the motion
 Definition
delay action
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Previous question
Definition
end debate
Term
Limit debate
 Definition
shorten debate time
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Postpone definitely
Definition
delay action
Term
Refer to committee
 Definition
allow more careful consideration
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Amend
 Definition
improve or modify a motion
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Postpone indefinitely
Definition
to suppress a motion
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Main motion
Definition
introduce a new idea
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Take from the table
 Definition
to bring before the group a motion previously tabled
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Reconsider
Definition
to secure a new vote on a motion previously voted on
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Rescind
Definition
to void previous action of the organization