mooting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of discussing a problem or issue, typically as a preparatory step towards making a decision or taking legal action.

  - "They are mooting a possible solution to the dispute."
  - "The lawyers were mooting various arguments before the judge."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mooting
shooting , scooting , booting , footing

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Variants

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moot , mooted , mooting , moots

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'debating a point without practical consequences'. Derived from the Old French word 'mouter', meaning 'to grind, discuss, or argue'.

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Trivia

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1. Mooting is also known as 'mooting a point' or 'arguing a moot point'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'mooting' in English was in the 15th century.

3. Mooting is not limited to legal contexts and can be used in any situation where a problem or issue needs to be discussed and debated.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mock Trial: A mock trial is a simulated trial conducted in a courtroom setting, where students or participants act as lawyers, judges, and witnesses to practice mooting and trial advocacy skills.

2. Moot Court: A moot court is a courtroom where moot trials are conducted. It provides a realistic setting for students to practice mooting and receive feedback from experienced judges and lawyers.

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Quotes

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1. … he looked for an easy way out. A spot in the stateside Guard would have suited him fine; in the event, he dodged and weaved until a low draft number came along to "moot" his problem.

   - Hendrik Hertzberg,{it}New Yorker{/it},16 & 23 Oct. 2000

2. And it was they, not the British, who slapped down any suggestion of democratic reform when it was quietly "mooted" by British colonial officers in the 1950s.

   - Ian Buruma,{it}New Republic{/it},24 Sept. 2001

3. And then the word comes of Ted's inoperable pancreatic cancer, and death "moots" the long conflict.

   - Richard Rhodes,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},24 Dec. 2000

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Culture

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Mooting is an essential skill for law students, as it helps them to develop arguments, think critically, and improve their public speaking abilities. It is also used in various other contexts, such as in business and academic settings, to discuss potential solutions to complex problems.

How to Memorize "mooting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people sitting around a table, discussing a problem and proposing potential solutions.
   - Visualize the process of debating an issue and presenting arguments to support your position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mooting' with the idea of a debate or discussion.
   - Associate it with the process of developing arguments and presenting them to others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'M-O-O-T' to remember the meaning: 'M' for 'Moot', 'O' for 'Originally', 'O' for 'Outlined', and 'T' for 'Themes'.

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