moot

• Décrit un sujet ou une question qui est discutable, indéterminé ou qui a perdu de sa pertinence.

Describes a subject or point that is open to debate, uncertain, or no longer relevant.

1. Of no legal significanceC1formallegal

   Having no practical or legal relevance, often because the issue has already been decided or resolved.

   sans objet

   • The court dismissed the case as moot because the law had already been changed.
   • His argument became moot after the company withdrew the policy.
   • The question of ownership is now moot since the property was sold.

   Synonymesabstractacademichypotheticalimmaterialinconsequentialirrelevantnugatorypointlesstheoreticalunimportant

   Antonymesapplicablematerialpertinentrelevant

2. Open to debateC1formal

   Subject to discussion, dispute, or uncertainty; not settled.

   sujet à débat

   • Whether the plan will succeed is a moot point.
   • The effectiveness of the new strategy remains moot among experts.
   • It is a moot question whether nature or nurture is more influential.

   Synonymesarguablecontestabledebatabledisputabledoubtfulquestionableunresolvedunsettled

   Antonymescertainconclusivedecideddefiniteindisputableresolvedsettleduncontroversial

• Nom désignant un cas hypothétique ou un exercice juridique fictif débattu par des étudiants en droit pour s'entraîner, ou une question controversée sans issue claire.

A noun referring to a hypothetical case or legal exercise argued by law students for practice.

1. Hypothetical legal caseC1formal

   A hypothetical case or situation, especially one used for argument or discussion in a law school exercise.

   Cas hypothétique (exercice de droit)

   • The law students prepared a moot on the issue of privacy rights.
   • They argued the moot in front of a panel of judges.
   • The moot was designed to test their understanding of contract law.

   Synonymesmoot court

• Verbe utilisé pour soulever une question ou un sujet afin de le proposer à la discussion ou au débat.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising a question or topic for discussion or debate.

1. Consider or discussC1formalbritish

   To bring up a topic or suggestion for discussion or consideration.

   Mettre sur le tapis

   • The committee mooted the idea of a new policy.
   • She mooted the possibility of a merger during the meeting.
   • They mooted several proposals before reaching a decision.

   Synonymesbring upbroachintroduceproposeraisesuggestventilate