Seconder (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The president asked for a seconder to move the motion to a vote, and several hands shot up.
- A second representative was required to second the motion, so they chose John.
- Sarah's name was listed as a seconder to the petition on the community center bulletin board.
- If no one agrees to act as a seconder, the proposal cannot proceed.
- According to parliamentary rules, every motion requires a mover and a seconder.