moot
word
Definition
Something is 'moot' if it is no longer important, relevant, or worth discussing, often because the situation has changed. In legal contexts, it can refer to an issue that is only hypothetical and not settled by a court.
Usage & Nuances
'Moot' is formal and mostly used in legal or academic contexts. Common phrases: 'a moot point' (not worth debating as it has no real effect). In the US, 'moot' means 'irrelevant', but in the UK, it can mean 'debatable'—be careful with regional differences.
Example Sentences
Whether we have rain or sun tomorrow is a moot point for the trip.
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Many believe the topic is moot because the law has already changed.
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After the team lost, who should have played was a moot point.
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It’s moot because we’ll never know what might have happened.
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In law school, we had to argue a moot case for practice.
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The question is moot now that we've already decided.
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