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(noun) - In English law. Moots are exercises in pleading, and in arguing doubtful cases and questions, by the students of an inn of court before the benchers of the inn.In Saxon law. A meeting or assemblage of people, particularly for governmental or judicial purposes. The more usual forms of the word were "mote" and "gemot" See those titles. Moot Kill. Hill of meeting, (gemot) … [Read more...]
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A practice court in law school where mock trials are held, arguing hypothetical cases or appellate matters. Assists in the honing of presentation and advocacy skills of law students. … [Read more...]
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An unsettled matter. An issue that has no value in being answered since there no longer is a need to ask or determine the answer to a question. (See also moot.) … [Read more...]
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In old English law. A pack of dogs. Cowell. … [Read more...]
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The exercise of arguing questions of law or equity, raised for the purpose. See MOOT. … [Read more...]