 The term "dilatory motion" does not always refer to an ill-intentioned motion.In Canada, "dilatory" motions refer to those "designed to dispose of the original question before the House either for the time being or permanently," and includes, for instance, motions to proceed to the orders of the day; postpone definitely; adjourn; and so on.Jeremy Bentham held that such types of dilatory motions are useful, stating, "Precipitation may arise from two causes