moot

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be a moot point

To be a topic that can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot point now that he's tenured.

be a moot question

To be a topic that can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot question now that he's tenured.

moot point

A point, aspect, or topic that is no longer relevant or can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot point now that he's tenured. A: "Have you looked at Harvard's program?" B: "That's a bit of a moot point, don't you think? I've already accepted a place at NYU."

moot question

A point, aspect, or topic that is no longer relevant or can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot question now that he's tenured. A: "Have you looked at Harvard's program?" B: "That's a bit of a moot question, don't you think? I've already accepted a place at NYU."

moot point

A debatable question, an issue open to argument; also, an irrelevant question, a matter of no importance. For example, Whether Shakespeare actually wrote the poem remains a moot point among critics, or It's a moot point whether the chicken or the egg came first. This term originated in British law where it described a point for discussion in a moot, or assembly, of law students. By the early 1700s it was being used more loosely in the present sense.

be a moot ˈpoint/ˈquestion

be a subject that people disagree on or are uncertain about: It’s a moot point whether women or men make better drivers.A moot was a group of people who met to discuss questions of local or national law during the Anglo-Saxon period. A moot point was a question of law discussed at this meeting.

moot point, a

A debatable question. This term was originally exclusively a legal one, a moot case or moot point being a case for discussion in a moot, or meeting, of law students. By the eighteenth century, however, it was being used figuratively in a far more general way. For example, “It is a very moot point to which of those causes we may ascribe the universal dulness of the Irish,” wrote Sir C. Wogan (1732–33), cited by the OED.

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释义	moot Related to moot: Moot point be a moot point To be a topic that can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot point now that he's tenured. See also: moot, point be a moot question To be a topic that can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot question now that he's tenured. See also: moot, question moot point A point, aspect, or topic that is no longer relevant or can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot point now that he's tenured. A: "Have you looked at Harvard's program?" B: "That's a bit of a moot point, don't you think? I've already accepted a place at NYU." See also: moot, point moot question A point, aspect, or topic that is no longer relevant or can no longer be questioned or debated. Whether or not he's the best person for the job is a moot question now that he's tenured. A: "Have you looked at Harvard's program?" B: "That's a bit of a moot question, don't you think? I've already accepted a place at NYU." See also: moot, question Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. moot point A debatable question, an issue open to argument; also, an irrelevant question, a matter of no importance. For example, Whether Shakespeare actually wrote the poem remains a moot point among critics, or It's a moot point whether the chicken or the egg came first. This term originated in British law where it described a point for discussion in a moot, or assembly, of law students. By the early 1700s it was being used more loosely in the present sense. See also: moot, point The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. be a moot ˈpoint/ˈquestion be a subject that people disagree on or are uncertain about: It’s a moot point whether women or men make better drivers.A moot was a group of people who met to discuss questions of local or national law during the Anglo-Saxon period. A moot point was a question of law discussed at this meeting. See also: moot, point, question Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary moot point, a A debatable question. This term was originally exclusively a legal one, a moot case or moot point being a case for discussion in a moot, or meeting, of law students. By the eighteenth century, however, it was being used figuratively in a far more general way. For example, “It is a very moot point to which of those causes we may ascribe the universal dulness of the Irish,” wrote Sir C. Wogan (1732–33), cited by the OED. 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Abbasi to chair first-ever global moot on local govts professions; and organizing moot court competitions. Moot Courtroom at SQU College of Law Opens The international moot covered numerous important topics and had detailed debates on topics like 'Protecting Women and Children under National and International Frameworks', 'Humanity under Climate Change' and 'Environmental Rights are Human Rights' among others. PM Abbasi no-show at first-ever human rights moot: report A moot court competition involves a fictitious case, which requires teams to advocate for a client through written memorials and oral arguments. Moot and academic Advising budding lawyers on how to win the Jessup Competition, she called upon them to be confident when they appear before a moot court and look into the eyes of the judges while presenting their points. Gujrat law varsity wins qualifying round of 59th Philip C. 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Andrew heading to Iceland for lifetime opportunity Al-Rowdhan said in a speech at the inauguration of the Arabic Moot Court Competition 2017 hosted by Kuwait International Law School, that his ministry provides thoughtful support for youths and their creativity. Com. Min.: Kuwait encourages youths' creativity morally, materially Each round of the moot will be judged by independent legal professionals, with the final being judged by the Honourable Mrs Justice Nicola Davies, Presiding Judge on the Wales Circuit. University hosts national mooting contest for law students What surprised me is the frequency with which a practice oral argument --a "moot"--is requested by an experienced advocate who has argued appeals many times. 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