Secondment (Noun)
Meaning 1
The detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- A formal secondment of this motion is required to bring it to a vote.
- The chair recognized the delegate from California for a secondment of the proposal.
- Before we proceed, is there a secondment of the motion to amend the bylaws?
- Do I hear a second for the motion to table the discussion until next meeting?
- After a brief pause, a secondment of the motion was offered by the delegate from New York.