Legal Definitions - request for leave to withdraw a motion

A request for leave to withdraw a motion is a motion made by the mover to end consideration of the motion without reaching a decision on its merits. This means that the person who made the motion wants to take it back and not have it voted on.

During a meeting, a member makes a motion to increase the budget for a project. However, after some discussion, the member realizes that the increase is not necessary and wants to withdraw the motion. The member can make a request for leave to withdraw the motion, which would allow them to take back the motion without it being voted on.

This example illustrates how a request for leave to withdraw a motion can be used to stop a motion from being voted on if the mover changes their mind.