Definition of Moot

1. Adjective. Of no legal significance (as having been previously decided).

Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Similar to: Irrelevant

2. Verb. Think about carefully; weigh. "They moot moving "; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
Exact synonyms: Consider, Debate, Deliberate, Turn Over
Specialized synonyms: See, Premeditate, Debate, Wrestle, Think Twice
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Related verbs: Consider, Study
Derivative terms: Consideration, Consideration, Deliberation, Deliberation, Deliberation

3. Noun. A hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise. "He organized the weekly moot"
Generic synonyms: Case, Causa, Cause, Lawsuit, Suit
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

4. Adjective. Open to argument or debate. "That is a moot question"
Exact synonyms: Arguable, Debatable, Disputable
Similar to: Controversial
Derivative terms: Debate, Debate

Definition of Moot

1. v. See 1st Mot.

2. n. A ring for gauging wooden pins.

3. v. t. To argue for and against; to debate; to discuss; to propose for discussion.

4. v. i. To argue or plead in a supposed case.

5. n. A meeting for discussion and deliberation; esp., a meeting of the people of a village or district, in Anglo-Saxon times, for the discussion and settlement of matters of common interest; -- usually in composition; as, folk- moot.

6. a. Subject, or open, to argument or discussion; undecided; debatable; mooted.

Definition of Moot

1. Adjective. (UK or US dated) Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve. ¹

2. Adjective. (North America) Having no practical impact or relevance. ¹

3. Adjective. (North America chiefly legal) Being an exercise of thought; academic. ¹

4. Noun. A moot court. ¹

5. Noun. A system of arbitration in many areas of Africa in which the primary goal is to settle a dispute and reintegrate adversaries into society rather than assess penalties. ¹

6. Noun. (context: Scouting) A gathering of Rovers (18 - 26 year-old Scouts). Usually a camp lasting 2 weeks. ¹

7. Noun. (context: paganism) A social gathering of pagans, normally held in a public house. ¹

8. Noun. (historical) An assembly (usually for decision making in a locality). (defdate from the 12th c.) ¹

9. Verb. To bring up as a subject for debate, to propose. ¹

10. Verb. To discuss or debate. ¹

11. Verb. (American English) To make or declare irrelevant. ¹

12. Noun. (Australia) Vagina. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moot

1. to bring up for discussion [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Moot

1. A ring for gauging wooden pins. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moot

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