Moot 601 Words You Need to Know

Moot 601 Words You Need to Know

/muːt/ (adj, noun & verb)

Definition

Noun: a discussion or trial on hypothetical or imaginary issues especially performed by law students to practice for real law cases

Adjective: not legally relevant, having no practical use, arguable, doubtful, unresolved, debatable, controversial

Verb: to suggest a topic for discussion, put forward, propose, bring up

Example

A moot court competition simulates a court hearing (usually an appeal against a final decision), in which participants analyse a problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions, and present oral argument. Moot problems are typically set in areas of law that are unsettled or that have been subject to recent developments. They usually involve two grounds of appeal, argued by each side.

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Antonyms

established, founded

Parts of speech

Noun: mootness

Noun: mooting