Which motion is used to postpone consideration to a definite time?

• A. Postpone Definitely
• B. Refer to a Committee
• C. Amend
• D. Postpone Indefinitely

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is delaying a main motion to a specific future time. When you want to pause discussion and have it come up again on a set date, you use the motion to postpone to a definite time. This keeps the issue alive in a controlled way—you’re not killing it, you’re scheduling it for reconsideration after a chosen time, often to gather more information or coordinate with meetings or events. It’s not about sending the matter to a committee or changing the motion’s substance; those paths handle study or content changes rather than timing. It also differs from postponing indefinitely, which pushes the motion off without committing to a particular date and can effectively hinder any action. By design, postponing to a definite time gives clear timing for future action, making it the best fit for delaying until a specific future moment.