moot

Noun
  1. A hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise (synset 101186128)
    "he organized the weekly moot"
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: case, causa, cause, lawsuit, suit - a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Adjective
  1. Of no legal significance (as having been previously decided) (synset 301984089)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    similar to: irrelevant - having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  2. Open to argument or debate (synset 300604761)
    "that is a moot question"
    similar to: controversial - marked by or capable of arousing controversy
    same as: arguable, debatable, disputable
Verb
  1. Think about carefully;
    Weigh (synset 200814706)
    "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
    is a type of: discuss, hash out, talk over - speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
    subtypes:
    • see - deliberate or decide
    • premeditate - consider, ponder, or plan (an action) beforehand
    • debate - argue with one another
    • wrestle - engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
    • think twice - consider and reconsider carefully
    same as: consider, debate, deliberate, turn over
    verb group: consider, study - give careful consideration to

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