plural of motu

A reef islet formed by broken coral and sand, surrounding an atoll.

An Oceanic language of Papua New Guinea.

(astronomy) A star's own motion, independent of the motion due to the displacement of the observer.

Of one’s own free will, of one’s own volition.

A document issued by the Pope on his own initiative directed to the Roman Catholic Church.

plural of motu proprio

an official language of Papua New Guinea. It is a pidgin based primarily on Motu.

(law) (Of) one's own accord.

(law, India, Pakistan) Synonym of sua sponte