HyperDic: moot

English > 4 senses of the word moot:
NOUNactmoota hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
ADJECTIVEallmootof no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
allmoot, arguable, debatable, disputableopen to argument or debate
VERBcommunicationmoot, consider, debate, turn over, deliberatethink about carefully
moot > pronunciation
Soundsmuw't
Rhymesabsolute ... uproot: 83 rhymes with uwt...
English > moot: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf no legal significance (as having been previously decided).
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
BroaderirrelevantHaving no bearing on or connection with the subject / subject / subject at issue
Spanishdiscutible
Catalandiscutible
English > moot: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaningopen to argument or debate.
Example"that is a moot question"
Synonymsarguable, debatable, disputable
Broadercontroversialmarked by or capable of arousing controversy
Spanishdefendible, discutible
Catalandiscutible
English > moot: 4 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise.
Example"he organized the weekly moot"
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderlawsuit, suit, case, cause, causaA comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
English > moot: 4 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaningthink about carefully; weigh.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something PP; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE; Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Synonymsconsider, debate, turn over, deliberate
Narrowerdebateargue with one another
premeditateConsider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand
seeDeliberate or decide
think twiceConsider and reconsider carefully
wrestleEngage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
Broaderhash out, discuss, talk overspeak with others about (something)
Similar tostudy, considerGive careful consideration to
Spanishconsiderar, contemplar, deliberar, discutir, estimar
Catalanconsiderar, deliberar, discutir, estimar, plantejar

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