New York Motion for an Order Authorizing the District Court to is a document filed with the court that allows a party to request the court's permission to take certain legal actions. It is commonly used in civil suits to obtain a court order to perform a specific action such as enforcing a contract, conducting discovery, or taking depositions. There are several types of motions that can be filed, such as a motion to dismiss, motion to compel, motion for summary judgment, and motion for default judgment. Additionally, motions for injunctive relief, motions for sanctions, and motions for reconsideration may also be filed.