moot

//muːt//
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Adjective

mootCanonical form
1

Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty; open to discussion or argument.

Whether the new policy will be effective is still a moot point.

2

(chiefly North American) Having no practical significance or relevance; purely academic.

Since the project was canceled, the budget discussion became moot.

Verb

mootInfinitive
mootPresent tense
mootedPast tense
mootedPast participle
mootingPresent participle
mootsThird-person singular
1

To raise a question or topic for discussion; to propose or suggest for debate.

She mooted the idea of changing the company's policy at the meeting.

2

To argue or debate a point, especially in a hypothetical context.

The students mooted the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in their philosophy class.

Noun

1

A mock judicial proceeding used for training law students.

The law students participated in a moot to practice their courtroom skills.

2

(historical) An assembly of people, especially one for legislative or judicial purposes.

In medieval England, the village moot was held to settle local disputes.