Definitions

1. verb

to make (a matter or question) the subject of debate or discussion; to bring (a matter) into question

“The lawyers will moot the case to determine the best defense strategy.”

2. noun

a question or matter that is debated or argued about

“The moot of the convention was the proposed new tax law.”

3. noun

a formal debate or argument, especially one held at a university or law school

“The law students participated in a moot competition to prepare for their bar exams.”