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Answer for the clue "Motion supporter ", 8 letters:
seconder

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Word definitions for seconder in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Seconder \Sec"ond*er\, n. One who seconds[3] or supports what another attempts, affirms, moves, or proposes; as, the seconder of an enterprise or of a motion.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The person who makes a second to a motion in any formal procedure, such as a parliamentary procedure.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ A nomination is made on a prescribed nomination form, signed by the candidate, proposer and seconder . ▪ Elections Only corporate members may participate in elections, either as candidate, proposer, seconder or voter. ▪ Ken was ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote

Usage examples of seconder.

There was no mention at all that the feds might be active in Gater or Seconder affairs.

My mother pictured a daughter as a counterinsurgent: a fellow lover of lapdogs, a seconder of proposals to attend the Ice Capades.

Daniel Dabbs had never made a speech in his life, but excitement drove him on the honourable post of seconder.