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Moot Definition & Meaning

moot
adjective
  1. of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
  2. open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question"
noun
  1. a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise; "he organized the weekly moot"
verb
  1. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"

"Moot" in song lyrics

See how moot is used in real songs:

  • "The dollar is moot"
    Kool Moe Dee — Knowledge is King
  • "dismissal because moot"
    AOL — AOL
  • "legality of claim being moot"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does moot mean?
of no legal significance (as having been previously decided) open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question" a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise; "he organized the weekly moot" think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
What part of speech is moot?
Moot is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does moot have?
Moot has 4 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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