Cryptic crossword clue
European in motion to accept English court is optional 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ELECTIVE

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The straight part
We know that "optional" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case optional = elective.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ELECTIVE mean?

ELECTIVE noun
  1. Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure.
ELECTIVE adjective
  1. Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
  2. Optional or discretionary; chosen, not mandatory.

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